Great Outdoors Foundation

The Creative Conservationist award celebrates those advancing conservation while exemplifying the values of innovation, collaboration, and stewardship 🌍 We invite you to submit nominations until May 1. Nominate now: ow.ly/JxIy50YBRxR

Athene Watershed26 is a summit designed to bring together cross-sector voices, enacting lasting change and charting our shared path forward toward improved water quality. Secure your early registration by April 1 using code early15. Register now: ow.ly/wky450YwyIF

This week, Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio from The Prairie Farm Podcast & @HokseyNS join us on The Happy Disruptors Podcast. Tune in for a discussion on conservation in Iowa, new markets, and the next generation of regenerative ag. 🚜 🎙️ Listen now: greatoutdoorsfoundation.org/podcast/

Join our team! Are you detail-oriented and good in fast-paced environments? We invite you to apply for our open Executive Assistant position. Learn more now: ow.ly/EQpy50Ypeqb

Registration is now open for Watershed26. A summit designed to drive change towards improved water quality, Wateshed26 will converge diverse voices from conservation and agriculture. Learn more and register: ow.ly/op1O50Yh70V

The Conservation Acceleration Fund (CAF) is helping make lasting change to our region's water quality. Learn about 6 upcoming CAF projects in our latest blog: ow.ly/pXF550XY6ce

Happy Work Anniversary to our incredible Senior Project Manager, Melissa Campbell. Join us in celebrating Melissa, who is responsible for maximizing the impact of the Conservation Acceleration Fund in her role at the Great Outdoors Foundation. Cheers to you, Melissa! 🥳

We are pleased to announce that @Meta has invested $240,000 into the Conservation Acceleration Fund for a nature-based water infrastructure initiative within Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in Polk County. Learn more now: ow.ly/TYlf50XGrM4

Join our growing team of creative conservationists! 🌳 We are hiring for several exciting roles, and invite you to learn more, apply, and share. Learn more: greatoutdoorsfoundation.org/about/

This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week 📆 Planned gifts not only offer financial flexibility, but also powerfully reflect your values. GOF is proud to offer planned giving, and would be honored to help steward your donation. Learn more now: ow.ly/nvEF50X4FVY

The Great Outdoors Foundation is pleased to announce Watershed26, a cross-sector water quality summit to be hosted June 30 & July 1, 2026. The two-day summit will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and tangible action steps. Learn more: ow.ly/wQQS50XaH6N

ONE. WEEK. AWAY. 🎉 The Wild Prairie Showdown is only a week away, and we can't wait! This great event raises funds to advance conservation and recreation in our region, with Team GOF and Team ICON Water Trails engaging in friendly competition. Donate now: givebutter.com/wps2025

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest conservation efforts and learn about ways you can get involved? Join our newsletter! Sign up now: ow.ly/MtK750WZ3MC

Over the last 30 years, we’ve done whatever is earthly possible to protect and preserve our planet with the help of donors, volunteer, and staff. And we're just getting started. Learn more about our impact: greatoutdoorsfoundation.org

Meet Jonny "Mountain Man" Kallen 👋 Passionate about all things outdoors (climbing, trail running, kayaking), he's supporting Team Great Outdoors Foundation (GOF) at this year's Wild Prairie Showdown. RSVP for the event and support Jonny: ow.ly/CL8L50WKk5P

The Wild Prairie Showdown is back! 🎉 Bigger, bolder, and bringing along a few familiar faces, the fifth Wild Prairie Showdown is set to be the best one yet. Learn more and secure your spot now: givebutter.com/wps2025

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🎉 Since 1995, the Great Outdoors Foundation has been solving big issues with finite resources thanks to generous support from donors, volunteers, and staff. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on our mission! Learn more: greatoutdoorsfoundation.org/about/

At the Great Outdoors Foundation we believe recreation is a catalyst for conservation — and so do our partners at ICON Water Trails. Read more about our partnership and work: ow.ly/W0IY50WCUoS

Tune into The Happy Disruptors Podcast to hear from Dr. Claire Hruby about water quality and its implications for our region. Dr. Hruby is a science advisor on Polk County's recent Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment. Listen now: ow.ly/hA4v50WBszF

Tune into the Great Outdoors Foundation's new podcast, The Happy Disruptors!🎙️Join us for honest conversations about tackling critical issues — like conservation — with an uncritical disposition. New episodes release every Thursday. Listen now: amplifieddsm.com/podcast-15