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We offer adventure-based wilderness expeditions, employment skills training, and consulting services to educators, community groups, trainers, and managers.

Newark, NJ
Joined August 2016
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Introducing Nature Near Schools: an interactive discovery map inspired by the need to close the park equity gap in the U.S. This tool allows you to locate new spaces near your school for outdoor learning and community connection. Here's how it works. bit.ly/3ukYDQk
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Volunteer of the Week: Meet Ron, Former Trail Supervisor for Pyramid Mountain Read more about his work here: bit.ly/tc-volawards21 Thanks so much for all you do for trails, Ron! You rock!
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A huge thanks to all of our supporters for donations for #GivingTuesday . Our work wouldn't be possible without you and your gifts will help us reach more students in the months to come. #thankyou #givingtuesday
It's #GivingTuesday and you can double the impact of your gift to @_ProjectUSE thanks to a generous donor! Learn more about how you can help support our work supporting students through COVID-19 and getting kids back outside in the coming year: bit.ly/3ql1A0H
Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Join @_ProjectUSE on December 1 by pledging your time, skills, voice, dollars to support expanding access to quality outdoor education programs for all students. Learn more at projectuse.org/givingtuesday…
Together we give. This #GivingTuesday, learn how your generosity makes a difference in getting kids back outside for outdoor education in the coming year: projectuse.org
We're excited to announce a 100% match on all donations between now and October 24th for our Annual Hike Campaign - mailchi.mp/5768924bcc91/proj…
Join the Project U.S.E. Virtual Annual Hike Campaign and #MakeYourMilesCount - mailchi.mp/61966e92b330/join…
#Dyk #Newark is full of beautiful #publicart, is home to the largest #mural on the east coast and second largest in the country? bit.ly/3clCOpi #NewarkNJ #Art #NewarkStrong – at Newark, NJ
"We can use this solitary time to reassess our current habits and develop new ones that are better for the planet." Check out 11 ways to take action for the planet while #socialdistancing #greensports @EarthDayNetwork earthday.org/11-actions-for-…
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Want to get the latest updates and follow the live #EarthDay2020 program? Text EARTH to 72727 to sign up for our alerts!
This year marks our 50th Anniversary of being founded in 1970 by Phil Costello and L. Jose Gonzalez. We're planning on celebrating 50 years of programming on August 22nd - fill out the survey at this link if you plan on attending: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
If you're tired of being inside and looking for a way to get your fix of outdoor activities, try checking out Google Earth's virtual tours of 31 National Parks - you may learn some interesting new facts and add some places to add to your travel list: bit.ly/2XsnmUq
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Update 2/26/20 - Mt. Tammany Trails are open - RED DOT and Pahaquarry (BLUE DOT). #njhiking 80 acres were affected; damage was mostly limited to undergrowth; cause still under investigation. [Photo of Mt. Tammany taken from Mt. Minsi, 2017]
Wednesday, Feb. 26, @SustainableNwk will host an informational workshop on the Love Your Block Mini-Grants Program, at the Vailsburg Branch of @NewarkLibrary from 6pm - 7:30pm. See you there!
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We're excited to announce that registration for our 2020 Annual Hike on Saturday, May 2nd is now live: mailchi.mp/2015f64d4cee/your… #MakeYourMilesCount
Thanks to @BurleyDesign for donating trailers for our Pedal Farmers to use in their program this summer. Here's some great shots of them in action using the trailers to transport food and supplies to their local farmers' market. #projectuse #pedalfarmers #thankyou
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Enjoy fresh, organic healthy food straight from a local garden! Our Pedal Farmers will be at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market in Newark today from 1:30 to 4:30. Spread the word and stop by for infused water, caprese sandwiches, salsa, pesto, and more! #projectuse #pedalfarmers