Founded in 1929 by A.B. Brooks, TerraAlta Mountain Camp has served as a training ground for the country’s leadingnaturalists for over 80 years. BorderingTerra Alta Lake, the camp covers 18 acres that include habitat for rareorchids, ferns, flowering, spurge, warblers, thrushes, kinglets, and vireos.
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Oglebay Institute’s Mountain NatureCamp offers adults the opportunity to explore, discover, and share in the richand unique Appalachian highland habitat. Through class discussions, lectures and field study, our campers willleave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world andthe Appalachian region.
The staff at Terra Altaincludes college professors, internationally recognized naturalists, andprofessional interpreters that strive to teach both beginners and experts. The camp is designed for those that are justbeginning to explore nature as well as experienced naturalists that want toresearch new habitats, see new birds, and experience an environment thatcelebrates learning, discussing, exploring, and protecting our world in apristine mountain camp.
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