Bear Creek Collaborative

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Bear Creek Collaborative

Providing environmental experiences that are accessible, educational, and recreational for all.

Bear Creek Collaborative (BCC) is a registered 501c3 charitable organization established in 2022 that runs the Bear Creek Education Center at Overton Farm in Hodges, Alabama. This location is barrier-free on approximately 400 acres of land and surrounded by Bear Creek water access. The mission of BCC is to create outdoor experiences that are accessible, educational, and recreational for all. The t

hree pillars of BCC are:

• Accessibility - Bear Creek provides access to the outdoors to promote the well-being for all. Prioritizing accessibility and removing barriers allows everyone the chance to experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of nature. Expanding outdoor access fosters a deeper appreciation for the environment across all backgrounds and abilities.

• Education - Bear Creek organizes and facilitates a learning environment that goes beyond a traditional classroom and encourages multi-sensory and multi-modality participation. Schools, nonprofits, and other groups are provided a hands-on experience where education and play are combined for emotional, behavioral, and intellectual development.

• Recreation - Bear Creek provides outdoor recreation through activities such as kayaking, archery, hiking, and more to help enhance well-being by reducing stress, boosting mood, and fostering a deeper connection with nature and an overall sense of adventure. Our offerings include field trips, day and overnight camps, and customized group outings tailored for K-12 schools, homeschool groups, colleges, scout troops, and other groups and organizations. Participants can engage in activities such as curriculum-based learning, outdoor recreation, environmental education, creative arts, mindfulness practices, and team-building exercises. By immersing individuals in nature, we aim to reduce stress, enhance communication skills, and promote a sense of connection to the environment. Our programs are adaptable to meet the unique needs of each group, ensuring a purposeful and impactful experience for all. Start booking your camp or field trip by completing this form: https://form.jotform.com/222684879913169

You can support the mission and work of Bear Creek Collaborative at:
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/bear-creek-collaborative

05/27/2026

Come on blue skies! ☀️

05/21/2026

When Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education asked us if we would be interested in an intern, we could have never prepared for the absolute gift of a person we would get. Meg jumped head first into the chaos of end-of-year field trips with such patience. But we’re most excited about the creativity and knowledge she’s bringing to the table.

Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment… you’ve got a great one with Meg!

05/15/2026

Back at it for day! Last school group for the Spring semester before the summer groups start!

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Paddlecraft Safety Division
ACA Alabama
ACA Paddlesports
Andrea White
Tennessee Valley Authority

05/14/2026

Imagine having a job where you can kayak to and from work.

We’re so thankful to have Meg with us for a few more weeks during her internship through Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education!

ACA Alabama
ACA Paddlesports
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Andrea White

05/12/2026

I spy with my little eye. 🔎 Say it when you see it!

🎵: Siri, play “Circle of Life”

05/11/2026

We’ve been seeing an uptick in kids being nervous to get in a kayak lately. Whether it’s because they don’t know how to swim or just general hesitation, one thing we guarantee: they will always be safe (and ALWAYS in a life jacket). That’s why we put so much emphasis on our staff being trained in the areas that matter most.

Our very own, Sarah Hicks Kelly, spent the past week getting certified as an American Canoe Association Level 1 instructor with a Smart Start safety endorsement. Not only that, but her training was facilitated by the Coast Guard!

Proud of you, Sarah!

05/07/2026

Had a 9th grader tell us that he surprised himself more in one day with us than he ever had before. So we’re just going to sit with that for a while. 🧡

05/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leaders who graduated from the program this past Sunday! 🎉

We love that you started your year off with us last summer and can’t wait to see what you move on to do next!

05/04/2026

Oh, you need an educational curriculum about aquatic life paired with the high ropes course? We got you.

✅ Adaptation
✅ Predator strategy
✅ Risk/reward
✅ Habitat function

04/29/2026

The latest edition of The Alabama Rescuer dropped and we’re excited about the search and rescue training all over again. What a great way to put the long-term impact of the weekend into words.

Thank you for the highlight, Alabama Association of Rescue Squads! The 🔗 to the full issue is available in the comments.

Franklin EMA
Northwest Alabama RC&D Council

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Hodges, AL

Telephone

+16142710521

Website

http://www.bearcreekcollab.org/

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