Why We Exist
- We are caretakers of our natural resources
- Places to experience the beauty and wonder of the environment are valuable resources to the community
- It is essential to understand our environment and how to preserve it
- To be caretakers of our natural world we need to understand the interactions of people, plants, and animals with the environment
- There is value in restoring and preserving natural environments
- Natural habitat landscaping is better for the environment
- Historical cultures and their interactions with the environment provide a perspective for life today
- We can influence future leaders to make environmentally responsible decisions
- Promoting conservation and wildlife management will improve our ecosystem
- We must have balance between conservation, community development and economic prosperity
- Everyone should have opportunities to experience active, integrated outdoor learning
- All children should have access to high-quality education experiences
- All people deserve equitable access to the outdoors
- Our community should be a nature-rich community
