- The new Nature School, currently in development on the south side of Columbia, is moving forward despite delays due to the COVID-19 virus and
subsequent quarantine. - The project is the result of a partnership between Columbia Public Schools and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Land for the school was donated by Hank Waters and Vicki Russell.
- Phase One construction includes the building of the pavilion, funded by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the construction of the Council House, made possible by a gift from the Audubon Society.
- Additional support from the Orscheln Foundation and the Columbia Public Schools Foundation brought the project funds to 75 percent of the goal.
- The house will be a circular structure where students will convene each day. It will accommodate about 140 students with four classrooms, a fireplace, and an adjacent accessible restroom.
- Phase One also includes prairie restoration to enhance natural features, which will be implemented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. A library, large laboratory, and demonstration kitchen are also in the plan.
- The Nature School offers accessibility without barriers, a key element in the district’s commitment to achievement, enrichment, and opportunity for all students.
- Upon completion, the Nature School will be an opportunity for fifth graders throughout Boone County to be immersed in experiential, nature- and place-based learning with access to experiences such as hiking and fishing through Three Creeks Conservation Area.
- About 6,000 students will be able to use the space in the first year. Although COVID-19 has impacted fundraising efforts for the project, the goal is to have the project completed in October.
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Education Facility
Size:
8,000 sq. ft.
Project URL:
“Every child in Columbia Public Schools and throughout Boone County will have the opportunity to experience place-based learning through t his project,”
Peter Stiepleman, former Superintendent, Columbia Public Schools
- The new Nature School, currently in development on the south side of Columbia, is moving forward despite delays due to the COVID-19 virus and
subsequent quarantine. - The project is the result of a partnership between Columbia Public Schools and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Land for the school was donated by Hank Waters and Vicki Russell.
- Phase One construction includes the building of the pavilion, funded by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the construction of the Council House, made possible by a gift from the Audubon Society.
- Additional support from the Orscheln Foundation and the Columbia Public Schools Foundation brought the project funds to 75 percent of the goal.
- The house will be a circular structure where students will convene each day. It will accommodate about 140 students with four classrooms, a fireplace, and an adjacent accessible restroom.
- Phase One also includes prairie restoration to enhance natural features, which will be implemented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. A library, large laboratory, and demonstration kitchen are also in the plan.
- The Nature School offers accessibility without barriers, a key element in the district’s commitment to achievement, enrichment, and opportunity for all students.
- Upon completion, the Nature School will be an opportunity for fifth graders throughout Boone County to be immersed in experiential, nature- and place-based learning with access to experiences such as hiking and fishing through Three Creeks Conservation Area.
- About 6,000 students will be able to use the space in the first year. Although COVID-19 has impacted fundraising efforts for the project, the goal is to have the project completed in October.
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Education Facility
Size:
8,000 sq. ft.
Project URL:
“Every child in Columbia Public Schools and throughout Boone County will have the opportunity to experience place-based learning through t his project,”
Peter Stiepleman, former Superintendent, Columbia Public Schools
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Education Facility
Size:
8,000 sq. ft.
Project URL:
“Every child in Columbia Public Schools and throughout Boone County will have the opportunity to experience place-based learning through t his project,”
Peter Stiepleman, former Superintendent, Columbia Public Schools
- The new Nature School, currently in development on the south side of Columbia, is moving forward despite delays due to the COVID-19 virus and
subsequent quarantine. - The project is the result of a partnership between Columbia Public Schools and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Land for the school was donated by Hank Waters and Vicki Russell.
- Phase One construction includes the building of the pavilion, funded by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the construction of the Council House, made possible by a gift from the Audubon Society.
- Additional support from the Orscheln Foundation and the Columbia Public Schools Foundation brought the project funds to 75 percent of the goal.
- The house will be a circular structure where students will convene each day. It will accommodate about 140 students with four classrooms, a fireplace, and an adjacent accessible restroom.
- Phase One also includes prairie restoration to enhance natural features, which will be implemented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. A library, large laboratory, and demonstration kitchen are also in the plan.
- The Nature School offers accessibility without barriers, a key element in the district’s commitment to achievement, enrichment, and opportunity for all students.
- Upon completion, the Nature School will be an opportunity for fifth graders throughout Boone County to be immersed in experiential, nature- and place-based learning with access to experiences such as hiking and fishing through Three Creeks Conservation Area.
- About 6,000 students will be able to use the space in the first year. Although COVID-19 has impacted fundraising efforts for the project, the goal is to have the project completed in October.