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Ozark Natural Science Center

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About Ozark Natural Science Center

Parents looking for an immersive educational experience for their children need not look any further than the Ozarks Nature Science Center (ONSC). Every year, ONSC welcomes 3,000 students from public and private schools to explore the beauty and biodiversity of the Ozarks' natural environment. With their team of teacher naturalists, ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Hikes and activities are tailored to meet national and state science learning standards, with in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, and social studies. Students can explore the area, discover new species, and learn about the environment while having fun outdoors. ONSC provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to give their children an enriched educational experience. Their tailored program allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the natural sciences, while also having an enjoyable and memorable time.

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School Programs

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Every year, approximately 3,000 students from public and private schools experience the beauty and unique biodiversity of the Ozarks' natural environment through our residential school program. We offer authentic science learning experiences that are staffed by our talented team of teacher naturalists. Lessons and activities are correlated with national and state science learning standards which provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, and social studies – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature.

AEGIS Summer Camp

This incredible opportunity offers students the chance to assist field scientists as they gather data and explore a variety of habitats in the Ozark Natural Division, including beautiful oak-hickory forests, glades, and the amazing free-flowing Kings River. The students will conduct hands-on field research in Bear Hollow Natural Area, owned and managed by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, and in the surrounding 14,000-acre McIlroy-Madison County Wildlife Management Area, owned and managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in the heart of the Ozarks.

Spring and Summer Camps

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, and social studies – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include day hikes, night hikes, team-building, games, and small-group activities.

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🗺️ 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740 — open in Maps

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