If you have questions, contact Paul Bockoven, Director or Cathy Gross, Assistant Director. Applications deadline is one month before the season starts, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Click here for a printable application packet. This course focuses on the wildlife of the area and the importance of a healthy habitat. Students learn about the ecological niches of local mammals, invertebrates, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Participants explore and observe the area for wildlife and evidence of animal activity.
Students learn where aquatic animals live, what they eat and about their interactions with each other. Students learn how the Blue Ridge Mountains were formed and how they are still changing. The night hike allows students to explore the forest at night with a concentration on sensory awareness. Students learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals and humans. Owls, bats, foxfire, and basic astronomy are often part of the trip.