2017 Annual Report 15
O U T D O O R D I S C O V E R Y P R O G R A M A N D E X P O S
Developed as a quality outdoor skills program for Nebraska schools, grades
4-6, the Outdoor Discovery Program reached nearly 2,000 students at events at
Platte River State Park, Fort Kearny State Recreation Area, and Scottsbluff . At these
events, youth were introduced to activities such as kayaking, fi shing, archery and
other outdoor pursuits. The Fort Kearny Expo, which off ers similar activities but
is open to members of the public, reached an additional record high of 5,637
people. In total, the programs provide 256 outdoor education workshops to
10,411 Nebraska youth and families.
