Mission & Vision
Vision: The Poudre Learning Center provides access, opportunity and choice while supporting our students to thrive in an outdoor environment.
Mission: To awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and citizenship by educating all students through outdoor experiences and inquiry learning.
Values
- We respect nature and each other.
- We encourage inquiry and exploration.
- We emphasize the interdependence of humans and the natural world.
- We collaborate with students, families, and community members.
- We build a culture of belonging to foster academic risk-taking.
- We take responsibility for caring for our natural resources.
- We acknowledge the necessity of biodiversity.
- We commit to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- We create leaders in our community.
Vertically-Aligned Curriculum
We provide tailored educational experiences to meet the unique needs of each group we serve. Our diverse selection of prepared lessons is thoughtfully designed to align with Colorado Academic Standards and local district curriculum guides, ensuring seamless integration with classroom learning. Additionally, we can develop custom curricula upon request. Whether in the classroom or the field, our vertically aligned programs deepen student understanding and extend learning into real-world applications, creating meaningful and lasting educational impact.
Hands-on Experience
At the Poudre Learning Center, all activities are designed to be interactive and engaging, encouraging students to actively participate and ask questions. We believe that experiential learning—immersing students in the process of inquiry, exploration, and application—fosters curiosity and inspires a lifelong passion for discovery.