Est. 2006 - Empowering youth from economically disadvantaged communities through leadership, mentoring and outdoor adventure.
Austin, TX
Joined September 2009
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Celebrating 6 years of #LiveOakGives with over $1M donated to Texas non-profits! This year, we are thrilled to support:
✨ @Explore_Austin
✨ @StLouiseHouse
✨ @SeedlingMentors
And welcome the class of 2025 of #LiveOakScholars
Thank you to our donors!
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Thank you, @Explore_Austin #impactaustin #grants #nonprofitfunding #centraltexas #grantmaking #socialimpact #bastropcounty #hayscounty #traviscounty #williamsoncounty #austinnonprofits
SAVE THE DATE! January 10, 12:00-1:30 PM is the virtual Nonprofit Workshop for our spring grant cycle. Get all the details, deadlines, and FAQs - plus the opportunity to ask your own questions.
Register at bit.ly/3PxPmPB
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Whether it’s your Monday motivation or your morning meditation, these bumblebees on mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) are here for you. #verybusy #fortheplanet🌍
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Famously cold and frighteningly massive, Lake Superior contains 10 percent of the world's surface freshwater, holds the remains of 6,000 shipwrecks, and offers a lifetime of adventure. trib.al/zvxFyOV
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The more we learn about nature, the more it becomes clear: time outside is as good for our brains as it is for our bodies. trib.al/s5lh4No
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Like any dream job, there are considerably more National Park ranger applicants than positions, so you have to spiff up your resume if you want to make the cut. trib.al/gfbRdQh
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Since 2011, @Kammok_MOB has donated over $100,000 to environmental nonprofits like @GoParks and @Explore_Austin. We're proud to have them in our network and excited to announce that they’re offering an exclusive 20% off discount code now through 6/15.
onepercentfortheplanet.org/b…
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Happy #ArborDay 🌲!
Ever seen a forest from the sky?
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Happy #TransportationTuesday! Transportation is a crucial part of reaching #NuestrosNationalParks and is often a barrier for many communities across the country. We celebrate #NationalParkWeek and applaud #TransitToTrails efforts to give everyone access to the outdoors.
Explore Austin retweeted
"It will make him look friendlier, and that will improve every single interaction he ever has with a human. That one extra-positive interaction each day will cumulatively add up to a happier, more well adjusted animal." trib.al/xNcUU8a
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The findings of a new study that looked at the heart of a swimmer vs. the heart of a runner underscored how sensitive our bodies are to different types of exercise nyti.ms/2UizCqi
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“What if we reimagined how people connect to the outdoors in cities, and how the outdoors connects to cities?”
rei.com/blog/stewardship/rew…
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America’s kids are caught up in one of the largest mass migrations in human history: the movement indoors. trib.al/2zF7aOs
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"Even small exposures to nature are beneficial. If you're indoors, having a view of your yard as opposed to facing the wall, that makes a difference. At the same time, more is better."
psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Never too early: "Scientists have evidence that a connection to nature is vital to psychological + physical health. It recharges our brains so we're better able to deal with life's stresses."
In other words, bring 'em outside. #outdoorwomen
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We're excited to be an Austin Gives Generous Business Awards finalist in the Community Leaders category! bit.ly/2019AustinGivesFinali…
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We're going LIVE to celebrate the end of our Mantis campaign on Kickstarter. Tune in here in just a few: kickstarter.com/projects/kam…
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting what mentoring means to women. For @MichelleObama? “It’s about showing young people that the world is filled with opportunities, and then helping them seize those opportunities.” Become a #MentorIRL at mentoring.org/whm!
