What's one way to support a growing outdoor ethic and protection of wild spaces? By bringing people there so they can touch, smell, and feel what's so special about being in the outdoors.
NOLSies are set up well to be leaders in this area, and this story highlights just a few people who are working hard to increase access to the outdoors.
Wilderness Works: Expanding Outdoor Access
Starting with weekend visits to local parks and museums during the school year, Wilderness Works also makes it possible for underserved and homeless children to attend weeklong summer camps.
Kenna Kuhn, NOLS Ambassador
Kenna shares the story of developing a fee-free outing club at the University of Denver focused on competence and closing the income gap among students who recreated outdoors at her school.
USNA Midshipman Turned NOLS Instructor
USNA grad and Marine veteran Mike Titzer reflects on the lessons he learned on his student course and his return to Alaska as a NOLS instructor.
