Outdoor education

Fiberon Ascendant Platform Launches, Featuring New Programs for Trade Professionals

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Marketing, Advertising, Landscape, Communications, Specialty, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Reward, Outdoor education, Rest, TNN Outdoors Pro Hunter, Ascendant, Knowledge, Education, Hartley Outdoor Education Center, Multimedia, Cryptocurrency, Financial adviser, Interior design

Fiberon announces the launch of Fiberon Ascendant, a platform hosting customer loyalty programs, incentives, education and tools developed to engage and reward Fiberon customers.

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  • Fiberon announces the launch of Fiberon Ascendant, a platform hosting customer loyalty programs, incentives, education and tools developed to engage and reward Fiberon customers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005108/en/
    The new Fiberon Ascendant platform supports – and rewards – loyal customers, providing access to benefits and tools that will help raise your business and project quality to the next level.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Within the Fiberon Ascendant platform, trade professionals can access educational tools and content tailored specifically to their needs.
  • Designed with the professional installer in mind, the Fiberon Certified Installer Program helps installers set their business apart from the rest.

Tinkergarten Summer Class Series Now Open For Enrollment, Giving Families Across The U.S. Purposeful Outdoor Learning Experiences With Their Children

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, Education, Experiential learning, Outdoor education, Virtual learning environment, Educational technology, Cision

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tinkergarten , the leading outdoor learning platform that inspires purposeful, outdoor play all year long, announces today that its innovative summer class series, Camp Tinkergarten, is now open for registration.

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  • NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tinkergarten , the leading outdoor learning platform that inspires purposeful, outdoor play all year long, announces today that its innovative summer class series, Camp Tinkergarten, is now open for registration.
  • Tinkergarten families can also become members to continue learning season after season, allowing them to seamlessly tinker at home and on the go, no matter where they are located.
  • Tinkergarten invites families across the U.S. to register now for the Camp Tinkergarten summer class series.
  • Designed by education experts and loved by families, Tinkergarten gives parents the tools and training to create year-round outdoor learning opportunities for their children anytime, anywhere.

$2+ Billion Adventure Tourism Market by Type, Activity, Type of Travelers, & Age Group - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2020 - 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Other Travel, Travel, Adventure travel, Outdoor education, Urban culture, Human activities, Human behavior, Tourism, Adventure

b'The "Adventure Tourism Market by Type, by Activity, Type of Travelers, by Age Group - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Global Adventure Tourism Market size was valued at USD 657.8 million in 2019, is expected an elevation of USD 2.02 billion by 2030 witnessing a CAGR of 10.7% from 2020-2030.\nAdventure tourism involves exploration of exotic destinations, venturing in remote areas, discovering the wilderness, and travelling to such other out-of-the-comfort-zone destinations, that includes physical activities, exchange of cultural values and framing a deeper connection with the nature.

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  • b'The "Adventure Tourism Market by Type, by Activity, Type of Travelers, by Age Group - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Global Adventure Tourism Market size was valued at USD 657.8 million in 2019, is expected an elevation of USD 2.02 billion by 2030 witnessing a CAGR of 10.7% from 2020-2030.\nAdventure tourism involves exploration of exotic destinations, venturing in remote areas, discovering the wilderness, and travelling to such other out-of-the-comfort-zone destinations, that includes physical activities, exchange of cultural values and framing a deeper connection with the nature.
  • This niche tourism entails a certain degree of real/perceived risk or physical danger as well as, it may require special skills and physical exertion.\nAdventure tourism includes various air, water and land activities like mountaineering, trekking, hiking, scuba diving, canyoneering, sandboarding, paragliding, river rafting, and others.
  • These activities are performed under the guided supervision of experts, using all the safety measures like helmets, harness, and others, to avoid mishaps.\nUntil the Covid-19 pandemic struck, the global adventure tourism industry was on the rise with increasing globalization, multinational events and concerts.
  • On the other hand, surge in travel trends on social media, and high competition among travel agencies in offering reasonable travel packages are the factors propelling the growth of adventure tourism market in future.\nNorth America is expected to dominate the global adventure tourism market, holding the highest market share over the forecast period.

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy Launches New Program For Early Adolescents

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Outdoor education, Psychotherapy, Behavior modification, Alternative education, Wilderness therapy, Adolescence, Articles, Education

b'DURANGO, Colo., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Sky Wilderness Therapy (Open Sky) is launching a new program focused on providing wilderness therapy for early adolescents, ages 12 to 14.

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  • b'DURANGO, Colo., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Sky Wilderness Therapy (Open Sky) is launching a new program focused on providing wilderness therapy for early adolescents, ages 12 to 14.
  • Using an individualized, strengths-based approach, Open Sky treats adolescents struggling with a wide range of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and defiance.
  • "\nThe early adolescent program meets state curriculum standards, allowing students to earn 3.5 accredited hours of academic credit.\nIn addition, as part of the new program, Open Sky is partnering with Medicine Horse Center in Mancos, Colo., to provide students with weekly equine-assisted therapy.
  • Medicine Horse Center will also incorporate drumming, art, journaling, clay and other creative activities into their work with the students.\nFamilies interested in learning more about Open Sky\'s early adolescent program can contact Open Sky\'s admissions team at970-759-8324.\nOpen Sky Wilderness Therapy is the premier family-centered wilderness therapy experience for early adolescents (12-14), adolescents (14-17), young adults (18-30) and their families, since 2006.

Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Grand Opening of Six Cool School Neighborhood Parks

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Educational facilities, Education, Parks, Learning space, Schools, Outdoor education, Neighborhood park, Classroom, Articles, Human activities

"These outdoor classrooms and spaces will bring surrounding neighborhoods closer as a community but will also reflect the transformative learning experiences happening within each school.

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  • "These outdoor classrooms and spaces will bring surrounding neighborhoods closer as a community but will also reflect the transformative learning experiences happening within each school.
  • "\nThe Texas Trees Foundation Cool School program transforms selected school campuses into safer, cooler outdoor learning spaces with the goal of increasing outdoor education and tree canopy coverage by supplying teachers with the necessary resources, such as an outdoor classroom, to educate students about urban forestry and environmental stewardship.\nThese schools are considered Cool School Neighborhood Parks and were identified through the Smart Growth study completed by the Trust for Public Landas being park-desert areas: neighborhoods that do not have park access within a 10-minute walk.\n"The Cool School program is truly a collaborative process that ensures each outdoor space is unique and reflects their school\'s identity and needs," said Samantha Bradley, Cool School Manager.
  • "Teachers, administrators, and students were essential in providing input on all aspects of the program, such as creating the landscape design, selecting amenities, and developing educational opportunities.
  • "\nEach Cool School Neighborhood Park has a new playground, loop trail, outdoor classroom, art mural, and 50-100 newly planted trees that students will enjoy during school hours and the surrounding community will have access to after school and on the weekends.\nFor more information about the Cool School Neighborhood Parks Grand Opening event on Wednesday, May 26, please contact Samantha Bradley at [email protected] .\n'

Pets play important role in easing children's loneliness and stress intensified by virtual schooling in lockdown

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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Articles, Education, Virtual reality, Animal-assisted therapy, Environmental psychology, Outdoor education, Virtual reality therapy, Homeschooling, Pet

There are early indicators that the pandemic has had a negative impact on children's social skills, productivity and well-being.

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  • There are early indicators that the pandemic has had a negative impact on children's social skills, productivity and well-being.
  • For many families navigating the stress and challenges of home-schooling, pets have offered children crucial support.
  • "We've been absolutely overwhelmed with the response from teachers, parents and students to our teams' virtual therapy animal visits during the pandemic.
  • There is now an important role for animals in helping children adjust as they return to school."

Pets play important role in easing children's loneliness and stress intensified by virtual schooling in lockdown

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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Articles, Education, Virtual reality, Animal-assisted therapy, Environmental psychology, Outdoor education, Virtual reality therapy, Homeschooling, Pet

There are early indicators that the pandemic has had a negative impact on children's social skills, productivity and well-being.

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  • There are early indicators that the pandemic has had a negative impact on children's social skills, productivity and well-being.
  • For many families navigating the stress and challenges of home-schooling, pets have offered children crucial support.
  • "We've been absolutely overwhelmed with the response from teachers, parents and students to our teams' virtual therapy animal visits during the pandemic.
  • There is now an important role for animals in helping children adjust as they return to school."

Project Learning Tree Releases New Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide for Elementary and Middle School Educators

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Articles, Alternative education, Environmental education in the United States, Project Learning Tree, Outdoor education, Education, Environmental education, Stewardship, Natural environment, Sustainable Forestry Initiative

WASHINGTON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Project Learning Tree (PLT) released a new curriculum guide today to engage kindergarten through grade 8 students in exploring their environment.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Project Learning Tree (PLT) released a new curriculum guide today to engage kindergarten through grade 8 students in exploring their environment.
  • Project Learning Tree is a long-established, award-winning environmental education program that uses trees and forests as windows on the world to advance environmental literacy, stewardship, and pathways to green careers.
  • The guide includes fifty field-tested, hands-on activities that integrate investigations of nature with science, math, English language arts, and social studies.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.

The Russell Family Foundation Announces $700,000 in Environmental Education Grants for Youth, $1.5 Million in Impact Investments

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Alternative education, Environmental education, Environmental social science, Outdoor education, Susquehanna Valley, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Kitsap Regional Library, Jefferson-Morgan School District

The funding will be used for general operations support of its environmental education programs that will serve youth from Jefferson, Kitsap and King counties.

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  • The funding will be used for general operations support of its environmental education programs that will serve youth from Jefferson, Kitsap and King counties.
  • This funding will support education staff salaries, program expenses and more for its no-cost environmental education programs serving students kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • For more information on The Russell Family Foundation and its Environmental Education Program, visit www.trff.org/environmental-education/ .
  • Founded by George and Jane Russell, The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) provides a way for their extended family to make a quiet, positive impact in the community.

The Ecology School and Poland Spring Brand Launch National Programs to Expand Ecology Learning

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Articles, Education, Environmental social science, Alternative education, Environmental education, Outdoor education, The Ecology School, Sustainability, Educational technology

Together, Poland Spring and The Ecology School are providing students with top-of-the-line, virtually accessible resources, offering a new educational institution to train ecology education leaders nationwide and developing a sustainable learning facility in the Northeast.

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  • Together, Poland Spring and The Ecology School are providing students with top-of-the-line, virtually accessible resources, offering a new educational institution to train ecology education leaders nationwide and developing a sustainable learning facility in the Northeast.
  • These expanded programs help make environmental education more accessible today, and in the future," said Drew Dumsch, president/CEO and co-founder, The Ecology School.
  • As a proactive means to address the increasing learning gap for children, Poland Spring brand and The Ecology School are providing three new online and in-person approaches for teaching and learning about ecology.
  • Poland Spring and The Ecology School have a nearly 20-year relationship, during which they've worked together to help educate Mainers.