Riekes Nature Youth Programs

The Riekes Center Nature Department has been providing high quality nature immersion and education for more than two decades. All of our Youth Nature Programs bring students outside to form deep connections to the natural world through learning and through immersive experience.

Our learning focuses on a diverse range of topics including: learning about the natural history of local ecosystems, how to identify and use native medicinal and edible plants, wildlife tracking, bird language, ancient living and survival skills, developing sensory awareness, homesteading skills, rural skills, and learning to be comfortable being fully immersed in nature.