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.
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In Memory of Ty Cobb: A Visionary Leader of Resilience and Impact
Ty Cobb, former CEO of Yosemite National Institutes (now NatureBridge), passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Reno at the age of 84. Known for his visionary leadership, resilience, and ability to inspire collaboration, Ty guided YNI through some of its most difficult moments while building a foundation for its future growth and success.
WildLink November 2024: Woodlake High School
This November, Woodlake High School students and chaperones arrived in Yosemite for their first year as a WildLink school, and we are so excited to have them on the team! That means that the brave students who signed up for this expedition had virtually no idea what to expect before signing up for the trip, because none of their peers had experienced it before them! The week, although quite frigid, was full of lovely views, learning about Wilderness, spending lots of time by the river, and enjoying the beauty of Yosemite Valley and Wilderness. Their educators Sarah and Amelia were excited to help this group feel a sense of belonging in this place. They were also lucky enough to be joined by Ranger Lissie on their first day in the Wilderness!
Fall Reflections from NatureBridge Yosemite
As an environmental science educator, I spend a lot of time teaching about nature, but this season I’ve been finding that as it turns out, nature has a lot to teach us, too. Sometimes I can let the trees, the meadow, and the lichen teach for me. They show us how to respect each other’s boundaries, how to celebrate differences, how to work together, and how to lean on each other’s strengths in order to exist in a new place. These lessons felt incredibly relevant to me heading into the first week of November, a notoriously busy time at NatureBridge Yosemite. I wanted to focus on messages of kindness and inclusivity with my students, I wanted them to feel a sense of belonging in this new space, and I also hoped that they would share those messages with others.