Teen Nature Class at Peel Compton Foundation

About this event

Connect with nature, build confidence, and develop real-world skills through this four-part outdoor series designed specifically for teens ages 12–15. Each month, participants will explore a different Peel Compton Foundation property while diving into hands-on environmental science, conservation, and outdoor learning. Throughout the series, teens will investigate forests, wetlands, gardens, and arboretums while strengthening leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making skills through engaging activities and field investigations. Series Schedule: September – Compton Gardens & Arboretum: Explore tree identification, forest ecology, native vs. invasive species management, and seasonal changes in Arkansas’s only Level II Arboretum. October – Osage Park: Discover the importance of wetlands through water quality investigations, wildlife habitat exploration, watershed studies, and conservation challenges. November – Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: Learn about forest ecology, biodiversity, ecosystem recovery, wilderness survival skills, and the balance between recreation and conservation. December – Peel Museum & Botanical Garden: Explore historical agriculture, pollinators, plant biodiversity, seasonal bloom patterns, and how sustainable practices have evolved from the past to today. Whether your teen enjoys science, the outdoors, or simply wants to meet new friends while building valuable life skills, this series offers an exciting opportunity to explore Northwest Arkansas’s unique natural spaces through hands-on learning and adventure.