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The Outdoor Wilderness Lab is an outdoor science school owned and operated by Mesa County Valley School District 51, in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It focuses on providing experiential education through outdoor science and social-emotional learning opportunities for all students in the Grand Valley.  Learn More

Experience OWL

“This is a beautiful experience with the forest all around. The classes are very interesting. You will love this, I promise. You will make new friends and remember this for the rest of your life! This may be my favorite memory of sixth grade. I have never felt so good and so brave before.”

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-Sierra Conrad (Bookcliff Middle School)

The Hoot Corner- A Media Hub for OWL and Outdoor Education

Tune in to the Western Slope Outdoors radio show, hosted by our very own Greg Weckenbrock. Greg brings on influential voices from across the outdoor industry, sharing their stories, insights, and passion. You’ll hear from inspiring guests who motivate people throughout beautiful Colorado to get outside and explore.

WSO-022426Eureka's Erika Williams and the NPS's Nicholas Scarbrow
00:00 / 25:24
CMU Outdoor Program's Mollie Freilicher, Alec Sica, Irah Wooten
00:00 / 26:17

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Outdoor Wilderness Lab at Gateway School

450 Wildwood Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81507

970-254-7539

owl@d51schools.org

                                                                                                                                           

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Empowering students to live and learn outside since 2012

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