Author Archives: kellysturner

Announcing our New Partnership! Girls Outside with Ijams

Posted on September 2, 2016 by kellysturner

Dear Friends of Girls Outside, We, the leadership team of Girls Outside, would like to thank you so much for your past interest and loyal participation in our program that encourages girls to explore the outdoors through hiking to promote … Continue reading →

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Looking for Spring on March 20 at Forks of the River!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by kellysturner

Hello, spring! Come out, come out, wherever you are! Let’s celebrate the official first day of spring on March 20 by looking for signs that this exciting season has arrived at Forks of the River WMA. This hike is for girls in grades 2-4. … Continue reading →

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Older Girls Celebrate Fall with Arboretum Hike!

Posted on September 22, 2015 by kellysturner

To celebrate the beginning of the Fall season, six excited 3rd – 5th grade girls set out with their trail guides to experience the amazing sights and smells of September at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Although a cloudy … Continue reading →

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Concord Park Birds and Fall Colors: Oct 4 for Grades 3-6!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by kellysturner

Let’s look for the first signs of fall coming to Concord Park! We’ll be looking for early fall colors and late season wildflowers, and scanning the water and skies for birds with our binoculars. This hike and bird walk will be on … Continue reading →

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GO Outside this Fall with Girls Outside!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by kellysturner

Hard to believe summer is drawing to a close and fall is upon us. But we know what that means — time for more Girls Outside hikes! Here’s our fall 2015 schedule. Mark your calendars and spread the word! September … Continue reading →

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Brownies Find Flowers, Fungi, Swallows and Skinks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by kellysturner

Last weekend six adventuring Brownie Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, and two Girls Outside guides hiked Ijams’ Meads Quarry and Ross Marble areas. The young hikers had eagle eyes and spotted so many neat things — almost immediately they sighted … Continue reading →

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Brownies & Juniors Ready to Hit the Trail!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by kellysturner

Last week Girls Outside guides Kelly and Lisa visited with Episcopal School of Knoxville Brownies and Juniors to talk about hiking! The troop of 3rd and 4th graders met outside on the wooded school grounds where they helped Lisa pack … Continue reading →

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Daisies Find Birds at Carl Cowan Park

Posted on October 14, 2014 by kellysturner

Last week Girls Outside took their “Introduce a Girl to Bird Watching” program to Blue Grass Elementary’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop. The group met at Carl Cowan Park in West Knoxville, on the Tennessee River, to learn about Leave No … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Girls Outside Beats the Heat at Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry

Posted on September 7, 2014 by kellysturner

A hot and steamy September afternoon couldn’t keep our intrepid group of six 4-6th grade girls and four Girls Outside guides trapped indoors! Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry provided the perfect retreat. After a little getting to know you and some Leave No Trace … Continue reading →

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Girls Outside Awarded Grant to Introduce Girls to Bird Watching!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by kellysturner

Observing birds has always been a highlight on Girls Outside hikes — we encounter them every time we hit the trail, and they always invite us to pause to observe their antics and listen to their songs and calls. But now, … Continue reading →

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