🎉Congress passed the bipartisan #OutdoorForAll Act as part of the EXPLORE Act yesterday. This brings us one step closer to connecting more people everywhere to the outdoors! Read @TPL_org's statement here: tpl.org/media-room/sta… (1/3)

BIG NEWS: The EXPLORE Act has officially passed the House!

Thank you to Rep. Bruce Westerman and Raul M. Grijalva who co-sponsored this act and Nanette D. Barragán and US Rep. Mike Turner for supporting the Outdoors for All Act, helping us get more kids, families, and communities outdoors!

The House just passed the #OutdoorsForAll Act as part of the #EXPLORE Act: a triple triumph for businesses, nature & bipartisanship. This crucial legislation will help uphold our rural economies, support vibrant communities and make the outdoors more inclusive & accessible! 🇺🇸💼

Congress recently passed the EXPLORE Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman and Raul M. Grijalva! This act would enhance outdoor accessibility, expand new recreational facilities, and foster a deeper connection with the outdoors for children.

NEWS: The EXPLORE Act has officially passed through the House!

Gracias to Rep. Bruce Westerman and Raul M. Grijalva who co-sponsored the bipartisan outdoor rec package EXPLORE Act that passed in Congress today 🙌🏽 This move will help us get more kids, families & communities outdoors!

Thank you Rep. Bruce Westerman and Raul M. Grijalva who co-sponsored the bipartisan outdoor rec package EXPLORE Act that passed in Congress yesterday 🙌 This move will help us get more kids, families and communities outdoors!
OAK statement: outdoorsallianceforkids.org/oak-celebrates…

Welcome to the 10th Anniversary celebration of #ParkChat . How did we accomplish #TenYearsOfParkChat ? We did it together! Let’s chat about it. We have 10 guest hosts tonight and who knows who else will stop by. As you sign in, tell us how long you’ve been participating in the chat

Into the F.U.T.U.R.E. : Breaking Down Outdoor Barriers

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 3rd at 12pm PT/3pm ET

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🏳️‍⚧️ We proudly join all our friends and family across the nation & the world as we honor and observe #TransDayOfVisibility . 🩵🤍🩷

Watch the story of Suanne from El Salvador, featured in 'TransLatin@ Migrations: Life, Love & Triumphs'

🎥: The TransLatin@ Coalition

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#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild is officially here! Join us as we recognize #MilKids and check out Military OneSource resources, tools, and support options created to help them through whatever #MilLife brings their way: militaryonesource.mil/parenting/chil…

International #DarkSkyWeek kicks off today!🌌🌟

On 4/8, there will be a total solar eclipse. Whether in your backyard, at a local park, or one of the 38 #nationalpark sites that are designated dark sky destinations, it's a rare sight to see!

📸: Frank Lee Ruggles

Getting kids in touch with nature early is key to building meaningful relationships between them and their surroundings. At US Department of the Interior, our Every Kid Outdoors program connects fourth graders and their families to our nation's public lands. nps.gov/kids/every-kid…

Join us for #OAKWeek 2024 on May 21-22 in D.C.! Registration is open now. Last year was our biggest event yet, and we're excited to bring OAK to even greater heights and reach more of the community this year. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Had a great day yesterday scheming to connect #EveryKidOutdoors with these brilliant Outdoors Alliance for Kids leaders. Thx REI Latino Outdoors Justice Outside NRPA news ymca The Wilderness Society 🌳 American Heart Advocacy Trust for Public Land Sierra Club KABOOM! & C&NN for your brilliance and passion.

Biden admin just announced the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Grant program, which for the 1st time prioritizes not just building trails but connecting existing ones. We need to fill in the gaps to enjoy a robust trail network. #VisionZero apnews.com/article/great-…

3rd graders from Eli Whitney Elementary embarked on an expedition to Dinosaur State Park! Armed with binoculars, they trekked through the park, spotting colorful feathered friends.

A heartfelt thank you to Symetra Financial for their unwavering support!

OAK's steering committee met this week in DC for a retreat and planning day! We're looking forward to an amazing OAK Week 2024 this May, and a year full of advocating for more #children , #youth and families to be able to get #outdoors . #accessibility #outdoors forall

A new National Parks Conservation Association report found that 97% of national parks suffer from unhealthy air pollution levels. #TransitToTrails would increase park access and reduce the pollution and congestion from cars. ocregister.com/2024/03/10/fou…

Thank you Rep. Jared Huffman for meeting with Outdoors Alliance for Kids yesterday!

Our coalition appreciates your continued support for improving access to the outdoors as well as making these opportunities more equitable! #OutdoorsForAll #EveryKidOutdoors

What a joy to spend the morning w/my Outdoors Alliance for Kids colleagues advocating for the swift passage of the #EXPLOREAct . TY #outdoorequity advocates & champs like Rep. Diana DeGette Rep. Jared Huffman Rep. Joe Neguse Rep. Katie Porter for working hard to ensure #EveryKidOutdoors & #OutdoorsForAll .