Oct
16
12:30 PM12:30

Fall Partner Forum at Paradise Lake

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The Outdoor Education for All (OEFA) Stakeholder Forum brings together educators, recreation professionals, outdoor leaders, community organizations, and partners working to connect people with meaningful outdoor experiences throughout Butte County. Held twice each year, in April and October, the Forum is a place to reconnect, build new partnerships, share resources and opportunities, strengthen professional pathways, and help chart the next leg of OEFA’s journey.

At this gathering, we’ll get out of our seats and spend time learning with and from one another through team building, facilitated partner conversations, small-group discussions, program updates, and time together in nature. We’ll share what’s happening with OEFA and Elements, explore upcoming opportunities and professional development pathways, identify resources and needs across our network, and make connections that can turn into real collaboration. Come ready to participate, meet somebody new, spend a little time outside, and help shape where OEFA goes next.

OEFA STAKEHOLDER FORUM

12:30–3:30 PM
Paradise Lake – Lucretia Road Entrance

12:30 PM | MEET AT THE PUT-IN
Arrival, refreshments, sign-in, partner information and informal connections.

12:45 PM | WHO’S IN THE BOAT?
Welcome, introductions, the purpose of our gathering and a quick OEFA update.

1:00 PM | PADDLING TOGETHER
An experiential team-building activity focused on communication, connection and collaboration.

1:25 PM | RIVER CONVERSATIONS
Facilitated partner-to-partner conversations about programs, resources, needs and opportunities.

1:50 PM | READING THE RIVER
OEFA and Elements updates, upcoming opportunities, the 2026–Spring 2027 Elements schedule and partner announcements.

2:10 PM | EDDY OUT
Refreshments, break and informal networking.

2:20 PM | FINDING THE CHANNELS
Small-group conversations around professional pathways, training, facilitation, field trips, excursions and opportunities to work together.

2:45 PM | CHARTING THE NEXT MILES
Share ideas, identify connections and resources, and establish action items to carry forward before our next gathering.

3:00 PM | THE WHOLE FLOTILLA
Gather together for the OEFA Stakeholder Forum group photo and connect with OEFA resources.

3:10 PM | TAKE IT OUTSIDE
A short guided nature experience at Paradise Lake to reconnect with the place at the heart of our work.

3:25 PM | BACK AT THE TAKE-OUT
Closing reflections, next steps and a look toward our next OEFA gathering.

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Apr
17
12:30 PM12:30

Spring Partner Forum

Outdoor Education for All (OEFA) Stakeholder Forum

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Bille Park Pavilion, Paradise, CA

Introduction

Join us for the spring Outdoor Education for All (OEFA) Stakeholder Forum, part of our ongoing biannual series held each April and October. These gatherings bring together partners, providers, and community leaders who share a commitment to expanding outdoor learning opportunities for youth and families across our region.

Building on the progress and insights from previous years—and the discussions from our October 2025 forum—this session will focus on advancing OEFA’s next strategic plan, refining our collective direction, and strengthening marketing and outreach efforts that connect more people to the outdoors. Together, we’ll carry forward lessons learned, celebrate accomplishments, and identify new opportunities to collaborate and grow.

Why Attend

  • Stay Engaged: Contribute to the continued development of OEFA’s strategic plan and help guide priorities for the coming year.

  • Collaborate and Connect: Engage with a diverse network of outdoor education providers, educators, and community partners.

  • Build Momentum: Explore shared marketing and outreach strategies that amplify programs across the region.

  • Shape the Future: Your voice and experience are vital to ensuring OEFA remains responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Join Us

Lunchy snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by April 10th, 2026 to reserve your seat and ensure we have materials prepared for all participants. Together, we can continue building a strong, connected network that makes outdoor education accessible—for everyone, everywhere.

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Oct
17
12:30 PM12:30

Fall Partner Forum

OEFA Stakeholder Forum

For more than 20 years, Outdoor Education for All (OEFA) has been navigating the river of bringing outdoor education to Butte County. Along the way, partners have joined us for stretches both long and short—helping create programs that connect young people with the land, build resilience, and foster a lifetime bond with the places we steward.

Now, as the river winds forward, we’re calling an “eddy out”: a moment to pause, celebrate our progress, gather strength, and chart the course ahead together.

Why Attend?

The OEFA Stakeholder Forum is an opportunity to:

  • Celebrate the successes and lessons learned from programs like Healing Trauma Through Nature (HTTN) and Elements.

  • Hear directly from partners such as Forebay, Expanded Learning, Chico State, and others who are helping shape the outdoor education landscape.

  • Learn how OEFA’s field trip programs, excursions, and adventure opportunities are coming together into a coordinated, county-wide network.

  • Connect with current and future partners, share ideas, and explore ways to bring your expertise into the work.

This forum draws its inspiration from the 2019 OEFA Youth Symposium and carries that energy forward. Beginning this year, we will gather twice annually (October and April) to ensure the conversation continues and grows stronger with each season.

Whether you’ve been paddling with us for years, or are just now stepping onto the riverbank, your perspective and energy are vital to shaping the future of outdoor education in Butte County and beyond.

Join us for this next leg of the journey.

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