What we’re about
Everyone has interests or expertise in something that is of value to others. Do you want to share, learn, grow, and have a good time with an interesting and fun group of people who are at the same stage of life?
We’ll foster new social connections through recreational activities, learning opportunities, or community service, primarily on weekdays.
We might gather for happy hour, explore the high desert, run the rapids, hike/bike a foothill trail, tour a manufacturing company, or plan an overnight adventure.
Bring your ideas and interests and we'll help research and organize for the group.
We’ve earned this time — let’s make the most of it!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Yurt Trip #2 - Stargaze and Rocky Ridge YurtsIdaho Department of Parks & Recreation, Boise, ID
Join us on Thursday Sept 18th to give back to your community by wood-splitting to provide necessary winter supplies to the Stargaze and Rocky Ridge Yurts, operated by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Other non-wood-splitting tasks (e.g., inventory control, trail-clearing, cleaning inside of yurt, etc.) are also available. Carpooling in 2 large trucks is available by IDPR employees, but participants with 4WD/High-Clearance vehicles are appreciated.
We will meet our hosts (Zane and Hailey, IDPR employees) at the IDPR "yurt garage" off Warm Springs Ave at 7:30 am and split into 2 groups of ~6-8 people each to carpool to the 2 different yurts.
We will use hydraulic wood splitters to split rounds and then stack them inside the wood crib and near the yurt. Other jobs are also available (see detailed schedule/work guidance/safety rules).
IMPORTANT!!! Please read the detailed schedule/work guidance/safety rules posted in the photos or this link before deciding on participating in this event.
OVERNIGHT OPTION: Optional overnight for FREE at the Stargaze Yurt. The Yurt has a bathroom, fully stocked kitchen, bunk beds, fold-out futon, large table and chairs, padded mattresses, solar power lights, wood stove, first aid kit, games and magazines. If you are spending the night bring a pillow and sleeping bag and your own dinner and drinks. Also bring your own breakfast/coffee and snacks.
Can't make this date? Check out our other 2 similar events on Thursday Sept 11th and Thursday Sept 25th.
- Birch Creek Historic Ranch - Campout & Stewardship & Fishing Owyhee Riverbirch creek historic ranch, jordan valley, OR
***INFORMATION ONLY***
Love public lands that are in your backyard?
Want to help take care of them?
Check out this latest post on how Friends of the Owyhee (FOTO) ties in Stewardship and Recreation.
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Join us for a weekend of stewardship and community at Birch Creek Historic Ranch! This campout / stewardship / fishing event will focus on a general cleanup of the area, campground work with work gloves and hand tools (provided), and potentially some focused tasks in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Friends of the Owyhee (FOTO).We’ll spend our days working together to improve and maintain the landscape while enjoying the natural beauty of Birch Creek Historic Ranch.
Outdoor camping location will be provided (you provide gear), and we will have a group meal plan, but please bring your own snacks, and any additional food or beverages you'd like.
- Yurt Trip #3 - Banner Ridge and Elkhorn YurtsIdaho Department of Parks & Recreation, Boise, ID
Join us on Thursday Sept 25th to give back to your community by wood-splitting to provide necessary winter supplies to the Banner Ridge and Elkhorn Yurts, operated by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Other non-wood-splitting tasks (e.g., inventory control, trail-clearing, cleaning inside of yurt, etc.) are also available. Carpooling in 2 large trucks is available by IDPR employees, but participants with 4WD/High-Clearance vehicles are appreciated.
We will meet our hosts (Zane and Hailey, IDPR employees) at the IDPR "yurt garage" off Warm Springs Ave at 7:30 am and split into 2 groups of ~6-8 people each to carpool to the 2 different yurts.
We will use hydraulic wood splitters to split rounds and then stack them inside the wood crib and near the yurt. Other jobs are also available (see detailed schedule/work guidance/safety rules).
IMPORTANT!!! Please read the detailed schedule/work guidance/safety rules posted in the photos or this link before deciding on participating in this event.
OVERNIGHT OPTION: Optional overnight for FREE at the Banner Ridge Yurt. The Yurt has a bathroom, fully stocked kitchen, bunk beds, fold-out futon, large table and chairs, padded mattresses, solar power lights, wood stove, first aid kit, games and magazines. If you are spending the night bring a pillow and sleeping bag and your own dinner and drinks. Also bring your own breakfast/coffee and snacks.
Can't make this date? Check out our other 2 similar events on Thursday Sept 18th and Thursday Sept 25th.
