Detroit Outdoors wrapped up a busy 2022 and is excited for the new year. Planet Detroit's news summary of the year included their coverage of our Michigan Ice Fest trip as the third most-read article of 2022. That was a good boost to wrap up the year. As we head into 2023, we are excited to advance the Thrive Outside Detroit Initiative with the Outdoor Foundation and a diverse range of southeast Michigan partners. One particular strategy we are using to lower the nature equity gap for Detroit Area youth is the YMCA BOLD & GOLD Program. Visit the program webpage for more information about this wilderness youth development program, or to register for a trip. Find out more by contacting garrett.demsey@sierraclub.org.
(Left) BOLD & GOLD leaders and participants at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Summer 2022 (Right) Detroit high school student on the challenge wall at Detroit Public Schools Community District Camp Burt Shurly during Thrive Outside Days, October 2022