The Kessler Mountain Outdoor Classroom and Nature Center is a community collaborative effort coordinated by the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. The mission is to raise the next generation of conservationists through research, outreach and education.

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This unique program provides an outdoor learning experience for students of all ages, with a vision of teaching K-Ph.D. learners. Facilities include a ½-mile interpretive loop trail, native plant and rain garden, and a 1,500-square foot indoor nature center. The interpretive trail is open to the public sunrise to sunset daily. The nature center is available to schools and community groups through scheduled programs.

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The Outdoor Classroom, located at the former Ozark Mountain Smokehouse off MLK in Fayetteville, provides environmental education programs for all ages, including guided field trips, open-house family events, the Kessler Speaker Series featuring local experts and other community programs. Field trip activities are designed to meet current Next-Gen Science standards.

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For more information or to schedule a visit, fill out the form below, or email Evan Johnson at ejohnson@nwalandtrust.org.