Protecting wild places, restoring habitats, and supporting healthy wildlife populations requires science, stewardship, and the education of future conservation leaders. This year, that mission takes an important step forward for the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF). OTF’s acquisition by Sporting Conservation International (SCI) (the parent corporation of Safari Club International) marks a major milestone for conservation…

When the wind picks up and the sky darkens, most of us rush for cover. But for students in Outdoor Adventures’ (OA) Survival Skills Unit, those moments aren’t something to fear — they’re opportunities to think, adapt, and grow. Across the country, more young people are heading outdoors than ever before, but most still experience…

The outdoor recreation industry is no longer just about fun weekends on the lake or a hike with friends—it’s an economic powerhouse. In 2023, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the outdoor recreation economy generated $1.2 trillion in gross output, outpacing industries like farming, mining, and utilities. Even more impressive, it grew three times…

Many of us are starting to see our yard turning green, flowering trees, and temperatures that we wish would stay all year. The telltale signs of spring for many outdoor enthusiasts means one thing—boating season is upon us. For those avid boaters, fishermen, and water going lovers there is not much better than a day…

Have you ever thought about legacy? This is the long-lasting impact of particular events or actions that take place in a person’s life. Legacy is woven into the fabric of our lives in countless ways. It shapes communities, cultures, and individual identities. We see legacy within family traditions, in mentorship, in community leadership, and in…

Understanding how to use a compass is an invaluable skill for any outdoors enthusiast, but compass skills aren’t just good for adventurous adults. Teaching compass skills to kids is a great way to cultivate their abstract reasoning and ability to visualize when problem solving. One excellent strategy for helping your kids learn compass skills is…

In 2021, the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. The recipients received over $600,000 in grant funding. Now, we’re doing a deep dive into the organization so our employees and external stakeholders can learn more about…

Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, the leading provider of outdoor skill, safety and conservation curriculum to schools nationwide, will receive $10,000 from Advance Financial Foundation to implement OTF’s Outdoor Adventures program in middle and high schools in Nashville. This is the Foundation’s second $10,000 gift in support of the OA program in Nashville. The first gift helped…

DALLAS – Oct. 27, 2022 – Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, the leading provider of in-school outdoor education, has hit a new milestone with its Outdoor Adventures program now in 1,000 kindergarten, middle, and high schools across the country. OTF’s Outdoor Adventures program is a fun, interactive course where students are taught lifelong skills using an integrated 34-unit…

Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, the leading provider of outdoor skill, safety and conservation curriculum to schools nationwide, has received a $100,000 grant from the International Order of T. Roosevelt to fund a partnership aimed at raising youth awareness and education about wildlife conservation. “This dynamic partnership between two leading conservation organizations is an ideal match. Through…

SEAN MCLELLAND Executive Director/Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Sean is the executive director of Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF), an avid outdoorsman and advocate for getting kids outdoors. During his tenure at OTF, the program has quadrupled, going from 200 schools, mostly in Texas, to almost 1100 schools in 48 states.   Prior to coming on board with OTF,…