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We are a growing NETWORK of local organizations using training and outdoor gear libraries to help connect kids to the outdoors across America. 

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2015 National Summit: Sophomore Album Hit!

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All year, we are lucky enough to work with a network of people dedicated to getting kids outdoors. They increase access, build community capacity, and empower those who know youth best, teachers and youth workers, to connect kids to the transformative power of nature.

This year's Summit provided the opportunity to both celebrate and strengthen that work. There are solid resources and refined initiatives born from last week. Thanks to the Avarna Group, we have new tools for creating more inclusive and equitable programs.  We have a broader understanding of how we can leverage technology in this work through platforms like TYO and Transit & Trails. With invaluable contributions from our network members, we've begun distilling the core practices and innovations of gear libraries and outdoor leadership trainings.  Resources and some of the presentations from the Summit are now on this page of our website.  

We are so grateful for the contribution of all participants and hope everyone left with some fresh insights, renewed energy and new friends!

Check out photos from the Summit!

Interested in attending and/or supporting the 2016 Summit? Email info@outdoorsempowered.org

Huge thanks to our Summit Sponsors for making it possible!



Washington Trails Association: Opening doors in the PNW

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Washington Trails Association, a member organization of the Outdoors Empowered Network, recently received a great write up in the Seattle Times that shares so much of what the Network represents. From chili recipes to gear, it's about sharing resources, knowledge, culture and creating outdoor experiences for kids.  Read the article to learn more about how Andrew Pringle and WTA are using their gear library and training programs to open doors for youth and their families to experience the Pacific Northwest in new ways.

           Youth workers during the pre-trip training with Washington Trails Association

           Youth workers during the pre-trip training with Washington Trails Association