McDowell Environmental Center

McDowell Environmental Center Our program provides an experience that is impossible to find in an indoor classroom! Waterfalls, can

Our curriculum is more than a walk in the woods, although it may start there. We believe experiential classes help students better understand the natural world, leading them to a sense of responsibility for it. Our hands-on curriculum is focused on basic ecological concepts and our classroom is the great outdoors. Our program gives students the greatest opportunity to learn about themselves and th

eir environment. Topics covered can include: Forest Ecology, Map & Compass Skills, Water Ecology, Earth Science, Team Building, and Canoeing.

A huge thank you to our spring 2026 educators who made this season so special! Thank you for your enthusiasm and hard wo...
05/17/2026

A huge thank you to our spring 2026 educators who made this season so special! Thank you for your enthusiasm and hard work! Most of all, thank you for helping our students learn, explore, and build lasting connections with nature. ๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŒฟSpring season at McDowell EnvironmentalCenter is officially complete! Thank you to everyone who made this spring unforg...
05/16/2026

๐ŸŒฟSpring season at McDowell Environmental
Center is officially complete! Thank you to everyone who made this spring unforgettable!๐ŸŒฟ

As the season draws to a close, the Bigleaf Magnolia trees begin their brief annual bloom. Producing the largest flowers...
05/14/2026

As the season draws to a close, the Bigleaf Magnolia trees begin their brief annual bloom. Producing the largest flowers of any tree native to North America, these remarkable magnolias make this short-lived display one of the true highlights of late spring!

Happy Amphibian Week! ๐ŸฆŽ๐ŸŒฟ Salamanders are key indicators of healthy, functioning ecosystems. As sensitive amphibians, the...
05/06/2026

Happy Amphibian Week! ๐ŸฆŽ๐ŸŒฟ Salamanders are key indicators of healthy, functioning ecosystems. As sensitive amphibians, they help us understand water quality and forest health across Alabamaโ€™s rich biodiversity!

Happy Earth Day from the McDowell Environmental Center! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š Swipe to see the beauty of camp throughout all seasons.Every ...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the McDowell Environmental Center! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š Swipe to see the beauty of camp throughout all seasons.
Every moment here is a reminder of why protecting our planet matters. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Through teaching and learning in the environment, we connect more deeply with the world around us and inspire the next generation of stewards.

๐ŸŒฟApply to work with us! More information can be found through the link in our bio! ๐ŸŒฟ
04/20/2026

๐ŸŒฟApply to work with us! More information can be found through the link in our bio! ๐ŸŒฟ

Weโ€™re soaking up the beauty of spring at the McDowell Environmental Center.๐ŸŒฟ From blooming plants to active wildlife, th...
04/10/2026

Weโ€™re soaking up the beauty of spring at the McDowell Environmental Center.๐ŸŒฟ From blooming plants to active wildlife, thereโ€™s no better time to be outsideโ€”and even better to experience it firsthand with students.๐ŸŒผ

Last but not least, meet Jena & Eric! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ
04/06/2026

Last but not least, meet Jena & Eric! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ

Thank you to Maggie Johnston for leading us on a guided spring hike & sharing her knowledge along the way! We spent the ...
04/03/2026

Thank you to Maggie Johnston for leading us on a guided spring hike & sharing her knowledge along the way! We spent the day exploring the Sougahoagdee Falls trail in the Bankhead National Forest and reading poetry. It was a perfect day to slow down and appreciate the spring season!! ๐ŸŒธ

Join us this fall! For more information, check out the link in our bio!๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚
03/24/2026

Join us this fall! For more information, check out the link in our bio!๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚

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105 Delong Road
Nauvoo, AL
35578

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