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U.S. Forest Service Encourages Kids to Get Outdoors WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008—In an effort to reconnect kids with nature and attract new diverse communities to outdoor activities, the U.S. Forest Service has partnered with state, local and federal land management agencies to celebrate 'National Get Outdoors Day' on June 14. More than 45 locations nationwide are providing a variety of free recreational events designed to introduce children and new segments of the American public to the great outdoors while fostering a deeper appreciation for natural resources. "We want every child in America to have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors, whether it is in a remote mountain wilderness or a city park," said Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell. "More so now than at any other time in history, our children are experiencing a disconnection from nature. Our hope is to reverse that trend while instilling a curiosity about nature and a deeper appreciation of precious natural resources." National Get Outdoors Day is co-sponsored by the Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition. The new annual event has been designated to better engage urban and multicultural youth in nature-based activities and to attract first time visitors to public lands. A listing of all national site locations is attached. More information on
National Get Outdoors Day and Kids in the Woods can be found at: The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land and is the largest forestry research organization in the world. #
NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY LOCATIONS - 2008 Alabama Alaska Arizona Grand Canal Linear Park California Big Bear Discovery Center Desert Discovery Center Huntington Lake Mountain High Resort Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Georgia Idaho Illinois Kansas Clinton Lake Melvern Lake & Pomona Lake Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Fort Snelling State Park Missouri Wappapello Lake Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Montana Makoshika State Park New Mexico Nevada Washoe Lake State Park New York Black Pond Wildlife Management Area Pennsylvania Keystone State Park Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Nockamixon State Park Puerto Rico South Dakota Texas Utah Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Virginia Wyoming # |
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