Outdoor Education Adventures

“Sales of merchandise $3119”

“| Cash Amount Given: $7645”

“Advertising and Promotion $1684”

“Office Expenses $69”

“Travel $8”

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $991”

“Fundraising expenses $8354”

“REFUNDS $5376”

“CONSUMABLES $4289”

“MERCHANT FEES $2852”

“Professional fundraising fee $1395”

“UNIFORMS $1172”

“WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT $675”

“Subscription services $531”

“VOLUNTEER EXPENSES $307”

“WEBSITE HOSTING $262”

“Other Expenses $12”

“We spent $1395 on professional fundraising services from january 1, 2024 to august 31, 2024. The organization held our first auction in may 2024. Of these funds, $425 were spent on hiring a graphic designer to design event images, invitations, and promotional materials. The organization also hired an event coordinator for $1000 to help with planning. The remaining $50 was spent on professional printing of our sponsor and donor packets. Oea's enrichment programs engage families, children, and caregivers in outdoor exploration and community engagement through activities like summer camps, outdoor science classes, and family programs. In 2024, 345 students participated across multiple programs despite challenges such as weather and space limitations. Oea addresses these by expanding resources like gear loan and covered areas. Free community events, partnerships, and digital content aim to broaden outreach and access to nature education. The nature school at maple grove provides outdoor education for children aged 3.5 to 5.5 years, serving 18 students with over 328 instructional hours each. The program has introduced bilingual play-based learning and improved adminstrative processes. Ongoing goals include enganging bilingual instruction and refining logistics. Educational outreach partnerhips include school programs, contracted services, and community events, reaching 2272 students across 52 days. The school programs and contracted services promote environmental education while generating revenue. The community events are given free of charge. Future plans include expanding contracts, funding, and student access to outdoor learning opportunities. The organization provides financial assistance as needed and available. Program participants live in rural communities with a federal poverty rate of over 12% and a persistent alice rate of over 50%. The following demographic list of our county is generally reflected in the diversity of our participants: white 74.7%, black or african american 1.2%, american indian and alaska native 2%, asian 2.1%, native hawaiian and other pacific islander .3%, hispanic or latino 18%, and two or more races 1.7%.”