Cohort 19 of our Leadership Academy is currently in session and we asked participants before a class how they would describe spending time in nature. Here are a few of their answers: Strong. Peaceful. Calm. Free. Connected. We feel the same! Nature provides us with so many benefits, and we know we can improve public … Continue reading Giving Tuesday: Leading the Way
Counting on Leadership and Counting Down to a Brighter New Year
In a year that none of us expected, we are proud to have found new and safe ways to provide services to our community that protect our public lands, connect us to nature, and create the new leadership we need for a more just and equitable region. The pandemic has underscored the need to provide … Continue reading Counting on Leadership and Counting Down to a Brighter New Year
Labor Day Weekend Community Action: Be Safe and Responsible When Recreating Outdoors
We joined our colleagues at the National Forest Federation for a campaign to encourage community members to be safe and responsible when spending time in our public lands. The unprecedented number of visitors to public lands has overwhelmed local land agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and they are struggling to keep up with the … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Community Action: Be Safe and Responsible When Recreating Outdoors
Our Community and Commitment
As we take a look back at 2019 and ahead to 2020, we see a growing and thriving community. Internally, we are growing and thriving as an organization; our programs and advocacy efforts have expanded by leaps and bounds and we are excited to become a full-fledged 501c3 in 2020! Our commitment to our work … Continue reading Our Community and Commitment