Empowering individuals to connect with nature, creativity, and each other.

OARS fosters a supportive community that inspires growth, healing, and joy through peer-to-peer outdoor recreation and art programs.

.Welcome to Outdoor Arts & Recreation! We're thrilled to have you join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of nature and art to uplift and connect people. Our mission is built on the conviction that everyone deserves access to the healing benefits of the great outdoors and creative expression.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive community that values empathy, creativity, and adventure. Together, we'll facilitate life-enriching experiences that bring people together, promote mental and physical well-being, and inspire personal growth.

We believe that everyone has a unique perspective and talent to share, and we're committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment that allows our team members to thrive. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an art lover, or simply passionate about helping others, you'll find a sense of purpose and belonging here.

At Outdoor Arts & Recreation, we're not just building a team – we're building a community that's driven by kindness, compassion, and a deep connection to the natural world. We're excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to exploring the incredible possibilities that await us!

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Our wellness peer-to-peer gatherings are informal and structured to create a safe environment for Veterans and others. Guidance on how to transition to civilian life, how to get a VSO who will back your claim, resources and connections to others who understand what you’re going through in your community are here. Through peer-to-peer group meetings, outdoor recreation programming, and art therapy, we hope to build a healthier community.

Our education and stewardship programming in arts & outdoor recreation, allows for people of all ages to learn about nature, the environment, and become stewrds of their world. Education can happen anywhere. An educator is someone who guides another in their learning.Be it academic and content learning or life wellness, at OARS we have a deep love for informal and formal education. As such, we offer courses for all educational needs and levels. Whether you are seeking a new way to engage a youth group, learn a more informal approach to science education for homeschooling or how to incorporate the outdoors into the formal indoor classroom, we can guide you



Kimberly C. Meehan, Ph.D.
FOUNDER, CEO, Mentor