OUTSIDE DAY IS OFFICIALLY ON MARCH 4TH BUT IDEALLY WE SHOULD BE MARCHING FORTH INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS EVERYDAY TO IMPROVE OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY.

OUTSIDE DAY March 4th, 2010

Outside Day 2010 Student Leadership Team

Chelsea & Shelby (OD Student Coordinators), share OD's Goals with the 6th graders

Student Participants from Adams, Garfield, Liberty, Riverside, Timberline and White Pine

Our 2nd annual Outside Day was an amazing outdoor celebration and Spring kickoff event.  Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits and enthusiasm in the participants.  Many thanks to all the teachers, volunteers, agencies and non-profit organizations who made this such an amazing success.  Below was our schedule of events at Barber Park's Special Events Center and the participating schools.  Stay tuned for more information on our YES Summit which is planned for March 11-12, 2011 at the Bogus Basin's Nordic Center, where 4-5 students and their teacher/advisor from any regional high school will be invited to attend a 2-day leadership training workshop so they can host their own Outside Day, Green Ribbon Week (aka Earth Week), start their own ecology club and/or connect their existing ecology club with the TREE network. 

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

ADAMS ELEMENTARY, MRS. BARBARA AUSTIN

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY, MRS. KATIE IMPOMENI

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY, MR. CHRIS TAYLOR

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY, MR. JEFF CZARTORYSKI

WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY, MRS. TERI MAHLER

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Outside Day, March 4th, 2009

Outside Day is a great way to connect high school and elementary students with community resources.  Let us know if you are interested in starting your own Outside Day or want to attend the YES Summit. 

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OUR FIRST OUTSIDE DAY ON MARCH 4TH, 2009 SUCH A SUCCESS.

Outside Day is all about getting outdoors, having fun, and appreciating the wonders of nature.  Spending time outdoors by yourself or with friends and/or family does not have to cost but it will pay back huge dividends.

March 10th, 2011

                                   Outside Day Schedule @ Bogus Basin SNOWSCHOOL

Student Activities Included-  ANIMAL TRACKING (follow animal tracks in the snow and learn what they have to say about the creatures and their habits), ORIENTEERING (use a compass to follow a route through the trees, tapping into all your senses to learn more about getting around in nature), BUILDING AN IGLOO (learn how to build a snow shelter), SNOW SCIENCE (dig holes and learn what the snow can teach us), and during LUNCH students will be treated to some Dutch Oven treats, visit several interactive booths from several Treasure Valley environmental groups and sign an Outside Day banner.

Remember it's all about being outdoors & taking a break from technology and gaining a better appreciation for nature.