Her classroom encompasses 180 acres:
As the outdoor education coordinator at Heit’s Point Lutheran Camp in Lincoln, Nikki Freeman teaches youngsters and families about plants, animal science, aquatic and forest ecology, outdoor recreation, camping skills and pioneer living.
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