Who hasn't noticed how connected our youth are to technology? As young as age 2, children know how to turn on and navigate items such as tablets, cellular phones, digital cameras, and the like. Elementary school students can teach many of us a thing or two about our home computers. Our young people have become more comfortable inside, on the couch, in front of a screen than out in the sunshine and fresh air.
But there's good news! The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is working to change all of this! OIA is a 501c(3) non-profit which studies and supports outdoor initiatives. Industry research, education, nationwide advocacy, retail support, and sustainability are just a few from the list of items which this impressive organization champions.
Additionally, Outdoor Nation is an initiative to get our nation's youth back outdoors. "...Sparked [by] a youth-led movement that is now empowering the Millennial
generation to reconnect, redefine and rediscover America as an Outdoor
Nation...." they will host multiple 2-day summits this year to guide young people in leading others to care for our environment and enjoy the great outdoors.
Find information on applying as a delegate, and view the article Here.
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