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🐞 May the outdoors be with you! 🐞

OUTSIDE EVERY DAY CHALLENGE / RETO DE CADA DIA AFUERA πŸž πŸŒ» 🌲

With schools closed and activities cancelled, it is more important than ever to get kids outside. Time outside is critical to the physical and mental health and well-being of our children.

Con las escuelas cerradas y las actividades canceladas, es mΓ‘s importante que nunca salir al aire libre diariamente. El tiempo afuera es crΓ­tico para el bienestar fΓ­sico y mental de nuestros hijos.

Make a pledge to get the children you care for Outside Every Day!
Β‘Haga la promesa de sacar a sus niΓ±os afuera todos los dΓ­as!
The outdoors is not just for kids, it's for ALL of us. πŸƒπŸŒ²

We can all use a little fresh air these days. Treat yourself and your family to the stress-relieving, immunity-boosting, feel-good-vibes that only nature can provide.

Stay wild. Stay safe. Stay close to home. 🏑

Click here for outdoor activities you can do close to home.

πŸ‚ Garfield County Outdoors πŸ‚
Garfield County Outdoors (GCO) is a collaborative initiative that connects youth and families to the outdoors. ALL programs are FREE and transportation and gear is provided when possible. GCO is part of the Re-2 and Garfield 16 School Districts and communities (New Castle, Silt, Rifle & Parachute).
GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO SPOTLIGHT
An interview with our Program Director 🌻

Meredith will be leaving Garfield County Outdoors to pursue a sustainability-focused MBA at Colorado State University. 🐏

Check out part of Meredith's journey and why she wants everyone to get outside >>

Want to plant May flowers? 🌼

As part of Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers' β€œMy Window, Our World” initiative, Lowe’s and Eagle Crest Nursery have donated cardboard pots, wildflower seeds, and soil to create seed kits for students to grow at home. RFOV has already distributed over 1,400 seed kits to students throughout our area! These kits are a great way for students to get their hands dirty, ask interesting research questions, and engage in the stewardship of living things. 

Do you know a student who would like a seed kit? πŸŒΌπŸŒΌ

>>Please contact info@rfov.org with your name and quantity of kits you would like. πŸŒΌ

Garfield School District 16 | Outdoor Education 🌱

This May 9-10 weekend would have been the annual 3-D Archery Shoot, but that event has been canceled. 

In the near future, a publication will be produced that will feature ways to get outside and nearby locations to do so. 🧾

Garfield 16 School District's Outdoor Education Department looks forward to continued outdoor programming when possible. 🌟

We wish a very happy "Congratulations" to all of the graduating seniors! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“  It's a weird time out there, but your accomplishments are no less significant. We also extend our sincere appreciation and well wishes to our Grand Valley High School interns who are graduating this year, Jocelyn MuΓ±oz and Dylan MuellerπŸŽ“

GCO SUMMER PROGRAMS πŸŒ²πŸ•πŸ§—β€β™€οΈ

YOUTH CREW | Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (PAID) πŸŒ²πŸ•

APPLY TODAY! - RMYC's summer programs are still on! 

Contact: clawatsch@rockymountainyouthcorps.com 

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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps provides paid leadership and hands-on workforce experience for youth ages 14-18. Participants serve their communities through beautifying, weeding, trail work, restoration, gardening, and other conservation-based projects. πŸ”¨πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ

  • 2 Week PAID Sessions | June 8 - August 14
  • Ages 14-15 | Week 1: M-F 8 am-4 pm; Week 2 Monday 8 am-Friday 4 pm, 24/7 camping
  • Ages 16-18 | Two weeks starting on Sunday, ending on second Friday, 24/7 camping
  • APPLY HERE: https://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org/youth-crew-11-18
  • FREE to apply and participate for youth living in the communities from New Castle-Parachute! 
  • Now offering a $50 Referral Bonus! Email for more details! πŸ’²πŸ’Έ
  • Gear and transportation support available 



THE BUDDY PROGRAM | Outdoor Leadership students at Rifle High School are making the most of their distance learning! Weekly video chat lessons consist of games, learning about topographic maps, and identifying how nonprofit organizations address community needs. Outdoor assignments have so far included individual scavenger hunts, hikes, and even grilled meals for their families (pictured above)! 

In the final few weeks of the school year, students will take an in-depth look at how to plan, organize, and carry out a large group, weekend-long camping trip.

Generation Wild

Garfield County Outdoors is a proud Generation Wild community and is made possible through the generous support of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO).

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Garfield County Outdoors

460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa
CO 81635 United States

Questions? Contact Meredith:
mburke@garfield16.org

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