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Explorer’s Outpost now open at The Schiele Museum Visitors of All Ages Can Learn About Nature Through Play and Exploration Thanks to the generous support of Enbridge Gas NC, The Schiele Museum of Natural History has unveiled its newest experience – the Explorer’s Outpost. Nature lovers of all ages and students from all over the surrounding areas, are invited to examine plants, animals, and their habitats through hands-on activities and guided exploration in a beautiful new space. The Explorer’s Outpost is open daily and included with the purchase of museum admission. Dates and times include: Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and Sunday: 1:00-4:00 PM. Enbridge Gas has partnered with The Schiele to provide funding
for this exciting new learning space. A team from Enbridge’s Gastonia location visited the Outpost during its first days of operation. After exploring, they put in a morning of volunteer work at the museum. “Enbridge Gas is proud to support The Schiele Museum’s Explorer’s Outpost — a space that inspires curiosity and connection with the natural world,” said Sarah Degnan, Senior Advisor, Corporate Citizenship &
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Enbridge Gas NC has partnered with The Schiele Museum of Natural History to provide funding for their new Explorer’s Outpost. (Photo provided) Events. “We believe in investing in educational experiences that empower communities, and we look forward to seeing families engage with nature in such a hands-on, meaningful way.” The exhibit space includes a climbing wall modeled after a waterfall, a cabin, a cozy cave, towering man-made trees, and lots of plant and animal specimens that children and adults can examine. Education staff provide guided learning opportunities that change every week based on monthly themes. Planned themes include nocturnal animals, geology, and arctic ecosystems. Besides serving as a hands-on naturalist center for the public, the Explorer’s Outpost does double duty as an after-school program space. The Schiele’s Kid’s Quest Afterschool Adventures program serves area students in grades K-5, with pickup from six schools in Gaston County. The program’s capacity has expanded over the last several years in order to meet the needs of families in the community. Learn more about the Explorer’s Outpost, Kid’s Quest, and other programs and exhibits at The Schiele at schielemuseum. org.
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The exhibit space includes a climbing wall modeled after a waterfall. The Schiele Museum of Natural History inspires wonder, curiosity, and an appreciation of the natural world, providing the region with a unique educational resource. Visitors to The Schiele
learn about the world around them through exceptional programming, fascinating exhibits, and ongoing research. To find out more, visit SchieleMuseum.org or follow The Schiele on social media.
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