Summer 2007
Focus Wildland Fire Invasive Species Recreation Opportunities Watershed Health Wildlife Habitat Program Sustainability
Goals Helping kids learn about public land uses and ethics, and exposing them to multiple recreation activities Influencing kids to be self-reliant through natural and logical consequences
Goals Influencing kids to feel good from a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise Developing new skills and gaining a sense of accomplishment
Goals Pushing kids beyond perceived limits and to see themselves as more capable Exposing youth to new and different activities, and to discover new personal strengths Instilling a bond and ownership in a healthy lifestyle in a healthy watershed
Background Total Dollars Applied for: $11,800 Total Value of Other Contributions: $24,160 Total Estimated Cost: $35,960
Background Estimated Number of Kids We could Reach for the Money: 65
Background Total Kids Participating: 218
Background Expected Partners: 14 Partners Participating: >25
Programs Mighty Stewards Wild Work Art of Ecology Y> Expedition GT Scavenger Hunt FREE Subsidized Scholarships FREE Subsidized Scholarships
Programs Snake River Days 5 th Grade FLoat 4H Weed Patrol Teen Trail Mgr Crankster Coalition FREE Subsidized Scholarships
The Partners Teton Science Schools Snake River Fund Red Top Meadows Teton County Weed and Pest Friends of Pathways Jackson Hole Ski Club Latino Resource Center The Art Association 4H Conservation Group Bridger-Teton NF WY Game & Fish US Bureau of Rec. Pinedale BLM Teton County Youth & Family Services Teton Conservation District Grand Teton NP USFWS
Lessons Learned “Collaboration trumps the money!”
Lessons Learned Targets Keep Moving, Be Adaptable!
Lessons Learned Provide the Forum, and Be Quiet!
Lessons Learned Everyone Can and Will Make A Day
Lessons Learned Outfitters can Help When They Can, Schedule Accordingly
Lessons Learned Put Kids in Your Planning
Lessons Learned Don’t Leave Out the Parents
The Future? Open Yet Uncertain!
Thank You