Winnemucca, NV – Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $2,500 grant from i-80 Gold Corp as part of their i-80 Gold Grants for Good Giving Program. This funding will support NOS’s Youth Focused Programs which include school-based outdoor learning experiences, early childhood outdoor education, and engaging summer camps across Humboldt, Lander, and Eureka Counties.
NOS’s Youth Focused Programs are designed to increase Time Spent Outdoors (TSO) for rural Nevada youth while building environmental literacy, critical thinking, and stewardship through hands-on, place-based education. These programs serve youth ages 4 to 17 and are delivered by trained AmeriCorps Outdoor Educators who gain valuable career and workforce experience while giving back to their communities.
“We are incredibly grateful for i-80 Gold’s continued investment in our youth,” said Melanie Erquiaga, Executive Director of Nevada Outdoor School. “Their support helps ensure that kids in our rural communities not only get outside but also grow as environmental stewards and confident problem solvers.”
The $2,500 grant from i-80 Gold Corp will directly support Nevada Outdoor School in reaching over 2,000 K-4th grade students through its Nature in My World school-based Outdoor Learning Experiences (OLEs) during the academic year. Additionally, more than 500 youth ages 4-7 will participate in Nature in the Park, a program that combines movement, literacy, and outdoor exploration. The funding will also help engage over 150 youth ages 4-17 in Nature Explorers summer day and overnight camps that emphasize outdoor adventure, team building, and Leave No Trace education. Altogether, these programs will foster more than 5,500 hours of meaningful outdoor engagement for rural Nevada youth annually.
“At i-80 Gold, we believe in the impactful work Nevada Outdoor School does for children in the communities where we live and work. Their mission to inspire a love for the outdoors and foster lifelong learning aligns perfectly with our Framework for Giving, and we’re proud to support their efforts to create meaningful, hands-on educational experiences for rural Nevada youth.” — Janelle Ordal, Director of Community & Government Relations, i-80 Gold Corp.
NOS’s programs align with i-80 Gold Corp’s commitment to Education and Workforce Development by providing high-quality, experiential learning opportunities for youth while preparing AmeriCorps service members for future careers.
About i-80 Gold Corp
i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company committed to building a mid-tier gold producer through a new development plan to advance its high-quality asset portfolio. The Company is the fourth largest gold mineral resource holder in the state with a pipeline of high-grade exploration projects advancing towards feasibility and one operating project ramping-up toward steady state, all strategically located in Nevada’s most prolific gold-producing trends. Leveraging its fully permitted central processing facility following an anticipated refurbishment, i-80 Gold is executing a hub-and-spoke regional mining and processing strategy to maximize efficiency and growth. i-80 Gold’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IAU) and the NYSE American (NYSE American: IAUX).
For more information, visit www.i80gold.com.
About Nevada Outdoor School
Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat, and dedication to community. NOS delivers high-impact outdoor education programs to rural Nevada communities, offering environmental education, outdoor skills, and leadership development for youth and adults alike.
To learn more, visit www.NevadaOutdoorSchool.org.
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