Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington (GoPAW)
Breaking News!
the 2010 Youth OUtdoor Adventure Expo
has been Cancelled Due to the State's Economic Situation.
The 2011 Expo to be held at the US Fish and Wildlife National Hatchery on the Icicle River in Leavenworth Washington.
MOre to come.
Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo has
been cancelled
due to economic
concerns and loss of
support by WDFW
Expo 2011 is a Experience You Won't Want to Miss!
January 24th, 2010
The Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington is proud to announce that the 2011 Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo will be held at the US Fish and Wildlife National Hatchery on the Icicle River in Leavenworth Washington. This is a place where youth and families can experience the great outdoors hands-on! This is a free educational event for outdoor organizations to come together and provide citizens of Washington state opportunities that communicate the relavance of fish and wildlife, habitat management, conservation, teach outdoor skills, encourage ethical behaviour and stewardship, and perpetuate Washington’s hunting and fishing heritage.Stay tuned for more information over the next several months. In the meantime, check out the 2010 schedule of events for activities that are to be held across the state by our many groups, associations and partners.
Why Attend the Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo 2011?
Expo will provide opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and “wannabe” enthusiasts at all interest levels to get involved in the outdoors. Opportunities to learn entry-level and advanced outdoor skills and conservation concepts will be offered by experienced sportsmen and professionals. Expo activities focus on learning fish and wildlife related outdoor skills and the responsible, safe use of those skills; conservation and stewardship; and the ways in which one can get involved in the various outdoor recreational sports and natural resource conservation.
More updates and information will be posted about this event as it draws closer.
Don't miss out - so check back soon!
Here is a list of possible activities found at Expo
Hands-on activities and other educational opportunities for everyone regardless of age, physical ability, or expereince.
Archery - Birding Trails - Blacksmith Demo - Canoe Pond - Casting - Citizen Science - Connecting Places - Endangered Species Exhibit- Eyes in the Woods - Firearm Safety Fish Painting -Fly tying -Game Species Checklist - Geo-Caching - GoHunt Mapping Demo - Horse Packing Demo - Large Carnivore Education - Leave no Trace - Aquatic Touch Tanks- National Archery in the Schools - Outdoor Academy offerings - Project Cat - Pellet Guns - Trout Fishing - Warm Water Species - Raptor Demonstrations - Rock Clmbing - Climbing Wall - roping -Traditional Archery - Atlatl - Waterfowl Habitat - Wildwatch Camera - Wildlife Watching - Snowshoe (Race) Course - And much more!
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