Venture gets grant from L.L. Bean

Friday, November 14, 2008
By Karen Price,TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Venture Outdoors has long identified the lack of minority participation in the outdoors as a problem, not just in Western Pennsylvania, but nationwide.

Now, with help from a $30,000 grant from L.L. Bean, the nonprofit group believes it may have found a solution with its Family and Community Programs Initiative.
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Photographer wants minorities to connect with natural treasures

Tuesday, October 07, 2008
By Don Hopey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The 7 p.m. program titled “In Celebration of Wild Places: Connecting People to Nature,” is co-sponsored by Venture Outdoors, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Pitt’s Center for Minority Health, Three Rivers Birding Club, Recreational Equipment Inc. and the National Aviary.”

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In Celebration of Wild Places: Connecting People to Nature

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Oakland
A show of the stunning nature photography of Dudley Edmondson followed by a panel discussion on the challenges and benefits to the minority community of expanding participation in outdoor activities. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for under-18. Advanced tickets at www.alleghenysc.org
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Date: 10-08-2008