Posts Tagged ‘Great Outdoors University’
Great Outdoors University: Providing Access to the Wonders of the Natural World
The outdoors is limitless in its ability to teach us valuable and timeless lessons. It has the power to inspire creativity, stimulate community, encourage activity and recreation and benefit our…
Read MoreFrom Students to Stewards: A Conversation with Great Outdoors University Director Mary Bures
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Carolina is an endless task, a simultaneously urgent and never-ending calling. The undeniable impact of development, population growth, climate change, and habitat degradation is…
Read MoreThe Power of Outdoor Recreation: Fostering Conservation Efforts in North Carolina
North Carolina’s diverse landscapes offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities, from fishing and hunting to camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, bird-watching and more. Engaging in these outdoor pursuits…
Read MoreKids in Nature Day
Join South Wake Conservationists for our second annual Kids in Nature Day event! The event will be held at Lake Benson Park located at 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner from 1-4pm.…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Conservation: 2022 Year in Review
There are many things that bind people together: common interest, shared duty or experience, or belonging to a community. North Carolina Wildlife Federation is proud to be a part of…
Read MoreGoU Update: Adventure and Discovery Continue for Summer Campers
GoU Update from Director Mary Bures What a summer of fun, exploration, discovery and adventure with Great Outdoors University (GoU). Kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte,…
Read MoreSummer Vibes: It’s All Sunshine, Smiles and Adventures for Great Outdoors University Campers
From scavenger hunts and close encounters with snakes to tent pitching and getting hooked on fishing, the summer vibes are all about sunshine, smiles and adventures for Great Outdoors University…
Read More15 Ways to Celebrate Butterflies, Get Your Craft On
Make a plan to head outside on March 14 to get crafty, celebrate butterflies and show off your pollinator love because it’s National Learn About Butterflies Day and National Children’s…
Read MoreGoU Breaks Barriers to Connect Kids with the Great Outdoors
Great Outdoors University (GoU) isn’t your typical classroom. There aren’t any walls, desks or textbooks, and no test-taking under harsh fluorescent lights. Instead, there are green spaces, fresh air and…
Read MoreJoin NCWF’s Great Outdoors University for Kids in Nature Day Events
NC Wildlife Federation’s Kids in Nature Day events engage kids and their families in outdoor adventures and expose them to the wonders of nature. Research shows kids who explore the…
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