Education | BWA Field Notes

Education

Environmental education is the foundation of all Backcountry Wilderness Area programs. Inviting curious children, interested adults, and people who find themselves with varying degrees of knowledge on the environment and conservation is a key part of engaging people in the forever conservation of the Backcountry Wilderness Area and wild places like it.

Team Backcountry

4 days ago
3 min

Back to Basics: Fort Building

Fort Building is the gold standard outside activity our kids need right now.

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Team Backcountry

Jan 7
5 min

Meet Our Crew: AnnaKate Hein

From visiting the bottom of the Earth to building Camp Backcountry from the ground up, our programs supervisor, AnnaKate Hein.

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Team Backcountry

Jan 6
4 min

Choose Your Adventure: January 2021

Don't let the cold weather season keep you from getting outside in January 2021!

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Team Backcountry

Dec 17, 2020
3 min

One Thing is a'Changing

Horse Camp at Camp Backcountry is making one big change for Summer 2021.

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Team Backcountry

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Next Level Tree Trimmings

Five Earth-friendly things to do with your leftover tree trimmings.

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Team Backcountry

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

Program Spotlight: Thanksgiving Break Camp

Give thanks for kids exploring the outside world during Thanksgiving week.

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Team Backcountry

Nov 11, 2020
4 min

Finding The Way: Orienteering Course

A local Boy Scout turned learning a crucial outdoor skill into an 18-point orienteering course for the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

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Team Backcountry

Nov 6, 2020
5 min

Back the Backcountry: Impacts

As the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund gets ready to turn five years old at the end of the year, we want to share what we're do...

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Team Backcountry

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

Halloween Project: The Flying Broomstick

Build a broomstick to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.

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Team Backcountry

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

In the Saddle: English vs Western

Before you get on a horse, you have to choose a saddle and a way to ride.

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Team Backcountry

May 18, 2020
3 min

Stay Healthy, Stay Wild

The Backcountry Wilderness Area programs can be a refuge in these uncertain times.

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Team Backcountry

May 6, 2020
2 min

Meet the Backcountry Horses & Ponies

We have seven rideable equines call the Backcountry Wilderness Area home. Here's a little bit about each one.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 23, 2020
4 min

Love Your Mother Earth: Swaps

If you are looking for easy ways to reduce your impact on the Earth, here are six easy swaps to make a big difference!

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Team Backcountry

Apr 21, 2020
5 min

Camp Backcountry: A Letter from the Director

We can't wait to get back to Base Camp for summer at Camp Backcountry. Here's a fluid plan as to how that might happen.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 21, 2020
3 min

Love Your Mother Earth: Composting

Composting earns double points: Less in the landfill and a healthier home garden!

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Team Backcountry

Apr 20, 2020
2 min

Spring Project: Egg-Carton Caterpillar Garden

Let your little explorers start their spring garden during Earth Week!

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Team Backcountry

Apr 15, 2020
3 min

Trail Traffic: A Report & A Request

We checked the trail counters during the first part of the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, and they've been working overtime.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 14, 2020
2 min

Campfire Cooking: Backcountry Pad Thai

Break out of your camping food routine with this simple Pad Thai recipe.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 10, 2020
2 min

What's that Gobble?

The wild turkeys are back in the Backcountry Wilderness Area and they're looking for love.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 8, 2020
1 min

Nature Chat: Backcountry Goats

Watch this Nature Chat with Carly Steiger, the Backcountry Equine Coordinator, for a look around the goat pen and to meet our goats.

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Team Backcountry

Apr 8, 2020
2 min

Meet Our Barnyard Animals: The Goats

There are five goats who live at Backcountry Base Camp and each one has it's own unique personality! Get to know them!

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Team Backcountry

Apr 6, 2020
2 min

Eco Explorers At Home: Magic Wand

Check out this story and a pair of nature activities to engage your preschooler this week!

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Team Backcountry

Apr 2, 2020
3 min

The Coronavirus Trail Code

How to navigate COVID-19 on the Backcountry Wilderness Area trail systems.

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Team Backcountry

Mar 30, 2020
2 min

Spring Project: Outdoor Kitchen

How-To Make an Outdoor Kitchen for Junior Chef in Your Backyard or on a Patio

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