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Outdoor Education – “It Changes Lives”
September 3, 2019
$65 – $75Join us for a discussion and organizing meeting about the impact and opportunities for Outdoor Education.
Monday, April 13th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Obsidian Middle School, The Library
1335 SW Obsidian Ave, Redmond, OR
The opportunity is before us to Expand Outdoor Education. Find out how!
We will cover the following topics:
- Local outdoor education opportunities.
- Stories about how outdoor school changes lives: impacts physical and mental health, higher testing scores, reduces behavioral issues, greater civic leadership skills.
- Outdoor School Legislation is moving quickly. Hear a status report & how you can help pass the Outdoor School Bill in Oregon.
- Strengthening the network of advocates for outdoor education in Oregon.
RSVP: caroline@oregonoutdoored.org or call 503.888.1233
Childcare available. Light snacks and drinks provided, but we have room if you want to bring a dish to share with others. For more information email caroline@oregonoutdoored.org
HOSTED BY: Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition, Camp Tamarack, OSU Extension Service, Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel, The Environmental Center, Windflower Farm, Grey Family Foundation,The Gear Fix, Krista Farris, Jackie LaFrenz, David White, Jane McEldowney, Fran Willis and Jill Nishball