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Formative Experiences Influence Career Trajectories

A whole range of factors can influence the career path a person chooses. Salary ranges and job security are logistical considerations. Less tangible concerns, like emotional fulfillment and a desire to create positive

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Grantee Spotlight: Urban Adventure Squad

Meaningful experiences in the outdoors can happen anywhere. While the U.S. has an impressive array of wilderness areas, national parks, and more remote outdoor spaces, there are even more city parks, urban greenways,

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The Role of Risk in Youth Development

When we encourage young people to play outside or to engage in experiential learning, we are accepting a certain level of risk. The outdoors presents a range of environmental factors outside of our control. When we try

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