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Courtney Schreiner (left) Samone Riddle (right) As the new year begins, we must say farewell to some fantastic staff members at Venture Outdoors who are moving on to new positions with other local nonprofits. They’re both continuing to use their skills to help make our community healthy, happy, and vibrant.   Courtney Schreiner has been a valued team...

Originally posted on Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative It’s a cold, November afternoon. It’s sunny and students at Phillips Recreation Center know they have Venture Outdoors today. “Are we going outside?” they ask cheerfully. “Yes, we are!” As temperatures drop and Pittsburgh starts to see snow, Venture Outdoors will continue going outdoors with students because the benefits...

Sherry has been with the Venture Outdoors team for 12 years. We are incredibly grateful for all that she does, and decided to ask her some questions about her time here! What led you to Venture Outdoors? In the late part of 2007, I was in-between jobs and emotionally struggling to overcome the loss of...

You don’t need superpowers, endless amounts of free time, or an advanced degree to change lives. Simply do the thing you already love, get outdoors! Every time you hike with us, bike with us, rent a kayak with us – you’re supporting programs that help get others outside too. When you bring your friend along...

The holidays are a time for fun, food, and family. But in the midst of all the chaos, it’s easy to neglect our health — both physical and mental. We all have a ton going on, but without taking the necessary steps to stay healthy, we won’t be at…