nevada outdoor school inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our...
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Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
At Nevada Outdoor School, we envision a world where all people have the opportunity to learn and grow outdoors and choose to do so; a world where our youth have the desire and skills to become engaged citizens, to become
Our Vision:
a 501(c)(3) Nevada Corporation
the next generation of leaders, scientists and great thinkers. We will not hide from our need to use or from our responsibility to respect and conserve the Earth’s natural resources. In the society we see, no child born will be the last to be inspired by the natural world.
founded in Winnemucca, still ouronly office location
Dutch Oven Cook-Off and 10 Year Celebration, August 24th, Riverview Park
NOS Education Programs reach over 1,000 students each month, extensively in Humboldt County, but also limited outreach in Pershing, Lander and Elko County.
Increased outreach in 2013 to rural Humboldt County
students exploring watersheds at Rebel Creek Ranch and Singas Canyon
New Hoop House at Paradise Valley School and replanting of areas affected by the Hanson Fire
ATV Safety and TreadLightly!
Certified ASI and OASYREP (Oregon) trainer
on Staff.
Increasing programming at major events, youth camps and private trainings.
Current Partner Sites:• Winnemucca Ministerial Association – Soup Kitchen• Pleasant Senior Center•Humboldt Volunteer Hospice•Winnemucca Community Garden• Lander County School District•Friends of Nevada Wilderness•Friends of Black Rock High Rock•Wells Family Resource Center
AmeriCorps Program
NOS AmeriCorps members:•serve 10 week or 1 year terms, full or half-time •earn a small living stipend and an education award•full time members eligible for health care program•recruited both locally and nationally
Host sites provide 38% cash match to federal grant
Board of Directors
Kelly Novi (President) – Humboldt County School District
Briony Coleman (Vice President) – Newmont Mining Corp.
Russ Yowell (Treasurer) – Ferguson
Harvey Estes – Century 21
Matt Hoffer – Allied Nevada Gold Corp.
Tony Lesperance – Retired UNR professor, rancher
• NOS provides over $150,000 of standards-based educational services to HCSD each year, free of charge.
• Over the past 3 years, NOS has put more than $1,000,000 in federal funds to work in northern Nevada.
• We provide the only science education for some rural classes.
• Full no-questions-asked scholarships available for every summer program with a fee.
• Total of 24 individuals on payroll this year including
AmeriCorps members at remote host sites.
NOS Staff:
5 full-time staff, 3 full-time AmeriCorps National Service Members and 3-4 summer seasonal positions
Cash Income by Year
Federal Grants $ 317,546
Nevada State Grants $ -
Foundations $ 12,130
Corporate $ 53,705
Private/Other $ 52,944
Total: $ 436,325
2013 Income
Grants and donations driven by local employees and individuals:
• Newmont Legacy Fund
• Barrick – Turquoise Ridge
• Secure Rural Schools Act Title II
• Southwest Gas
• NV Energy
Cash Revenue Diversification
Federal Grants
$290,235
State Grants
$86,521
Foundations
$63,796
Corporate
$32,445
Other
$56,712
Total:
$529,709
Cash Revenue Diversification
Federal Grants
$ 375,098
State Grants
$ 10,631
Foundations
$ 29,532
Corporate
$ 13,700
Private/Other
$ 56,283
Total:
$ 485,243