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National Park Foundation Invests $4.4 Million in Connecting Students to National Parks Across the Country

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Lundi, novembre 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce that 99 Open OutDoors for Kids grantees will receive a combined $4.4 million dollars in funding during the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • "We are beyond thrilled to reach over 2 million students through our Open OutDoors for Kids program," said Lise Aangeenbrug, chief program officer at the National Park Foundation.
  • This year's investment reaches an all-time high in funding impact and contributes to the celebratory milestone of the Foundation connecting more than 2 million students to national parks since Open OutDoors for Kids' inception in 2011.
  • "America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," said National Parks Service Director Chuck Sams.
  • Everglades National Park (Florida) – Over 15,000 students in the Miami area will take their first step towards becoming lifelong national park stewards by visiting Everglades and Biscayne National Parks to learn about the region's rich biodiversity.

REI announces domestic experiences program growth under continuing multi-year investment

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Vendredi, juin 10, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op is expanding its domestic multiday adventure travel trips, guided day tours, rentals and adventure center locations as part of a continued multi-year strategy designed to get 3 million people outside each year. Consumer interest in the outdoors and related activities has soared across the country in recent years, and many have turned to spending time in nature for physical and mental well-being during the pandemic. REI has grown its experiences offerings by more than 60 percent in the last 12 months to meet the demand.

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  • REI has grown its experiences offerings by more than 60 percent in the last 12 months to meet the demand.
  • This month, REI opens the doors of a new Bay Area Adventure Center in Richmond, California with bike, paddling and camping gear rentals.
  • REI also hosts kayaking classes and day tours from the adjacent Richmond Marina and broader programing throughout the Bay Area.
  • If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com , REI Outlet or the REI shopping app .