Temple Ambler Offers Outdoor Info During Great American Campout

UPPER DUBLIN, PA — With the warm weather upon us, there is no greater time to learn about different ways to spend time outdoors enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer.

Last month, the National Wildlife Federation unveiled its Great American Campout, designed to teach folks how to safely and responsibly connect with nature.

Now, students from Temple Ambler are singing the praises of events such as the Campout as a way to help people, especially those who may live in more urban areas, better connect with nature and the outdoors.

"The benefits from outdoor play for mind, body and spirit are well-documented and help to create a lasting connection to nature and wildlife, which promotes happiness and good health," reads information about the Great American Campout 2021 on Temple Ambler's website.

Situated in Upper Dublin Township, Temple's Ambler satellite campus has always been viewed as a sort of serene locale that is world's away from the university's inner-city main campus.

A horticulture program is particularly big there, and students who gravitate toward the campus are often drawn to its picturesque landscape filled with trees and other vegetation.

The school has recently added a section to its website that can be utilized by the greater community to learn about outdoor offerings and activities, such as camping, hiking, and other outdoor adventures offered through Pennsylvania. It also has a section on nearby national parks for those who may be unfamiliar with the locations of these treasures.

"There's never been a better time to safely and responsibly connect with nature," the website reads.

The informational project is a joint effort of Temple University Ambler EarthFest, the Temple Ambler Field Station, and the Ambler Arboretum.

The school says that rather than simply hosting a one-day event in honor of the Great American Campout, it has decided to put together an educational section on its website so that folks can become informed about the outdoors now through the fall season, which is another great time of year to take advantage of all that nature has to offer.

"Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, we cannot host the Great American Campout on campus. The health and safety of our campus visitors is our top priority!," the website states. "So we're doing the next best thing. We're bringing the campout to you!

"From backyard astronomy to hammock camping, from how to identify insects to the importance of leaving nature as you found it, we are sharing essential information and tips on camping, hiking, and exploring your world!," the website continues. "Oh, yes, and there will be s'mores!"

Check out the website for additional information about the Great American Campout, as well as additional information about Temple's Ambler campus.