The Mountain Institute's Appalachian Program, established in 1972, has been dedicated to educating the next generation on the intricate relationship between community, culture, and conservation. Through experiential learning courses and sustainable community initiatives, the Program at Spruce Knob Mountain Center has inspired over 1,000 innovative courses across various locations.
In 2017, three original founders formed Experience Learning, a non-profit organization continuing the tradition of adventure-based education in the Appalachian Mountains. Experience Learning now operates from the Spruce Knob Mountain Center property, offering rigorous programs that integrate group process skills, leadership development, conservation, and environmental education.
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