NatureSTEAM

Mission Statement:  We believe in the power of play and learning through S.T.E.A.M.  exploration to spark curiosity, nurture environmental consciousness, and empower individual expressions. 

1.Business Description:
Art and Nature therapy with an emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. awareness has been shown to have many benefits, including:

a. **Improved mental health**: Art therapy can help individuals with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions by providing a creative outlet for their emotions and helping them develop coping skills .

b. **Increased self-awareness**: Art therapy can help individuals gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which can lead to greater self-awareness and self-understanding 

c. **Enhanced communication**: Art therapy can help individuals who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a nonverbal way 

d. **Reduced stress**: Art therapy can help reduce stress and promote relaxation by providing a calming and meditative activity .

e. **Improved physical health**: Art therapy has been shown to have physical health benefits, such as reducing pain and improving motor function in individuals with chronic illnesses.

2. Vision and Goals:

Vision: NatureSTEAM aims to provide a unique and enriching experience for children by combining artistic expression with outdoor exploration, fostering creativity, S.T.E.A.M. awareness, and personal growth. NatureSTEAM offers a diverse range of art and nature activities for children and young adults.  Providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore their artistic talents, connect with nature, and build lasting friendships.

Nonprofit Owner and Director

Leave No Trace

Instructor

National Association for Interpretation

Winner of the 2021 National Digital Media Award

Certified Interpretive Guide

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Owner

C.King Creations

Photojournalist

Fayetteville Public Schools

Paraprofessional

Hobbs State Park

Hobbs is Arkansas’s largest state park, spanning a 12,054-acre tract of Ozark landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. It’s an asset to the ecosystem with minimum human impact.

Highlights of this day-use park include a diverse, 54-mile trail system with hiking, ADA accessible, mountain biking, horseback riding trails. The park has 11 primitive campsites, six accessible by mountain biking, the first in Northwest Arkansas. It’s the only state park in Arkansas to allow regulated hunting. The visitor center includes exhibits about the park’s natural resources, limestone landscape, and history. Interpretive programs and workshops are offered throughout the year.  https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/hobbs-state-park-conservation-area

Facilities Manager

Sitel Group

Fraud Services Manager and OJT Coach

Assistant Office Manager

Byrd's Adventure Center

Office Manager

I am passionate about networking and team building through art and nature.  I think outside the box and create innovative solutions to problems while modeling a natural aptitude for organizational and time management efficiency.  Additionally, I am proficient in technology, project/classroom management, and communication.

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