Entries filed under 'stewardship'

An Alt Spring Break: For 7 University of Kansas Students, the (Work) Party Is at Zion Nat'l Park

Anna Hurst, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Kansas, experienced plenty of sun and sand during her spring break. No beach, but lots of sun and sand. She and 6 other Kansas students spent their spring break volunteering at Zion National Park. “It was super fun," Hurst said. "All the work we did made me appreciate the trails I go on a lot more.” ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on March 27, 2013 1:15 PM & Tagged University of Kansas, Zion National Park, stewardship, students and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Finding Fearless: Your Chance to Nominate a Real-life Superhero

As a kid, I wanted nothing more to be a superhero. Today I still aspire to be a superhero but I define it differently. Volunteers are passionate, talented and inspiring people who commit time, leadership and dollars, and they have become my real-life superheroes. ...

Posted by David Outdoor Steward on September 25, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Finding Fearless, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Freebie Alert: Entrance Fees Waived at All Federal Public Lands This Saturday

Saturday (Sept. 29) is National Public Lands Day, so here are 2 game-plan options to consider for that day: 1) Go visit a national park, monument, wildlife preserve or forest for free, or 2) join a volunteer project to make the outdoors a nicer place to experience. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 24, 2012 12:15 PM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Announcement: REI Grants $3.9 Million to Nonprofit Partners Nationwide

Piles of trash on the river banks. A fallen tree blocking your path. Thankfully hundreds of nonprofit partners nationwide are devoted to ensuring these eyesores don’t hamper your next outdoor adventure. ...

Posted by Bethany H on September 20, 2012 8:30 AM & Tagged conservation, grants, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Give Back: National Public Lands Day Is September 29

Mark your calendars. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is Saturday, September 29. More than 170,000 participants are expected to volunteer at more than 2,000 parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests around the nation. ...

Posted by Bethany H on September 6, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments