Sponsor Spotlight: LOGE Camps
Last week’s annual Evening on the Lake event in Seattle exemplified the generosity of our many incredible sponsors. NatureBridge is so grateful for the impact of this year’s event, which raised $240,000.
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As we reflect on an informative and fun-filled evening, we want to recognize LOGE Camps, one of our many Evening on the Lake sponsors. Creator of unique lodging experiences centered in expansive outdoor recreation areas, LOGE and its employees have a deep-rooted connection to the natural world around them. We spoke with Chief of Staff Christie Voos for insight on the shared visions of LOGE and NatureBridge.
With the goal of providing community-building recreation hubs, LOGE remains steadfast in its belief that increasing access to the outdoors will encourage more people to fight for the protection of our wild places. With a vision that aligns so closely to ours, LOGE was excited to get behind the NatureBridge mission of igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet by connecting young people to the natural world.
NatureBridge works to make the outdoors more accessible, which is foundational to LOGE’s mission. Through our support of NatureBridge, we are directly addressing our mission as a mission-driven enterprise.Christie Voos
Comprised of hikers, bikers, skiers and adventurers, the LOGE organization embodies the idea that community is a key part of both individual lives and adventures. It stands behind the vision that becoming part of something bigger than oneself begins by embracing discomfort and exploring the unknown. Just like NatureBridge, the work of LOGE centers around the outdoors.
As such, LOGE gives 1% of top line revenue to nonprofits that cultivate a responsible use of our national parks and outdoor spaces. These partners include The Surfrider Foundation, Northwest Avalanche Association, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Central Oregon Trail Association.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who joined the celebration of our outdoor environmental science programs at Olympic National Park during Evening on the Lake last week. Contributions from the evening will support our scholarship fund, which grants many deserving kids the opportunity to discover learning through the natural world. Learn more here.
Stories
2024 Student of the Year: Kai Diaz
At NatureBridge, we celebrate the stewards of today and foster the development of the stewards of tomorrow, working to inspire environmental stewardship in all our participants. Our goal is to motivate our students to make waves and be changemakers in their communities and for our planet.
Each year, NatureBridge honors a student who has demonstrated leadership, growth and a commitment to protecting our natural world as a result of their participation in a NatureBridge program. This year’s honoree will be recognized and will speak at An Evening Outside with NatureBridge on Thursday, May 16 at our Golden Gate campus.
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Student of the Year: Kai Diaz.
An Interview with Evening Outside Keynote Speaker Dr. Britt Wray
The minute we found out about the work of Dr. Britt Wray, we knew we wanted to learn more about her. A well-respected author and scientist, Dr. Wray possesses expertise in an area of research we talk about a lot at NatureBridge—specifically how we can be resilient, hopeful, and actionable amid a changing world, including the climate crisis. We’re thrilled that Dr. Wray will be joining us on May 16 for An Evening Outside with NatureBridge as our Featured Speaker. Ahead of the event, we had the chance to ask her a few questions relating to her work and her connection to the mission of NatureBridge.
Staff Spotlight: Appreciation for Miho Aida
Miho Aida (she/they) has held multiple roles at NatureBridge over the past twenty-four years, including Environmental Science Educator, Community Connection Coordinator, Field Staff Scientist, Marine Project Coordinator, Pacific Rim Environmental Education Specialist, Armstrong Scholars Educator, Diversity Coordinator, Equity and Inclusion Manager, and Director of Equity and Inclusion. Now, on the eve of Miho's departure, we asked them to reflect on their time at NatureBridge and share a bit about their upcoming adventures.