Creating spaces to experience wonder and belonging in nature

Outdoor education from your backyard to the backcountry

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What a great weekend at Mother Neff State Park! This past weekend, our community came together to practice Leave No Trace principles, campsite setup, animal identification, and other outdoor skills while spending meaningful time outside together.
Join us this weekend, May 15–17, for the Service & Skills Campout at Mother Neff State Park! Learn outdoor skills like campsite setup, fire building, navigation, outdoor safety, and more while connecting with community and spending time o
Climb, connect, and chat with the GTG founders at Basin! Join us this Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for a fun community climbing hangout at Basin Climbing & Fitness. Come meet new people, climb together, and enjoy a light lunch on
Looking for a summer camp that gets your kids outside and exploring? GTG Outdoors Summer Camp is a travel-based adventure camp where each week brings new places, new experiences, and real outdoor skills your child will carry long after summer ends.
There is still space to join us THIS Saturday, 7-9pm at Douglass Subaru for A Night Under The Stars Gala - Celebrating 5 years adventuring together! This isnt your ordinary gala, family-friendly, authentic stories from our speakers (we are excited to

TYPES OF PROGRAMS

EXPLORE: Programs aimed at experiencing natural spaces as you are.

LEARN: Programs designed to support your outdoor education and skill building.

GROW: Programs focused on personal growth and development.

2026 FALL CALENDAR

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife CO-OP Program Grant Workshop

    GTG Outdoors will be attending the Texas Parks and Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant Workshop on September 1 at Cedar Hill State Park!

    We’re looking forward to connecting with other outdoor organizations, learning more about opportunities to expand outdoor access, and growing our impact in the community.

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  • Weekend Family Camping at Meridian State Park

    Friday, September 18 at 6:00pm to Sunday, September 20 at 1:00pm

    Ready to get your family outdoors?

    Join GTG Outdoors for a weekend of camping, connection, and adventure at beautiful Meridian State Park!

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  • Texas Outdoor Education Association

    GTG Outdoors is excited to join the Texas Outdoor Education Association conference at the Texas Tech Outdoor Center in Junction from October 2 - 4, 2026!

    We’re looking forward to connecting with fellow outdoor educators, exchanging ideas, and being part of a community dedicated to getting more people outside.

    Come say hello if you’ll be there!
    We’d love to connect!

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  • Families Around The Fire - UBC

    UBC Community Campout
    Friday, October 9 at 6:00pm to Sunday, October 11 at 1:00pm

    Gather around the fire for an evening of outdoor connection, family fun, and good memories. GTG Outdoors will provide the gear needed for the experience, or families are welcome to bring their own.

    Come spend some time outside, learn a few new outdoor skills, and enjoy an evening together with the UBC community.

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  • Project WILD Workshop

    GTG Outdoors will be attending the Project WILD Workshop in Denison at Eisenhower State Park on October 15!

    We’re excited to spend the day learning, connecting with fellow educators, and exploring hands-on ways to bring wildlife and ecosystems into educational experiences.

    Project WILD is open to teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, scout leaders, and anyone who works in education with children or the public.

    We hope to see you there!

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  • Connecting with Texas Master Naturalists

    GTG Outdoors is looking forward to attending the Texas Master Naturalist meeting on October 22-24!

    We’re excited to learn from fellow naturalists, connect with others who care deeply about Texas’ natural spaces, and share our passion for meaningful outdoor experiences.

    We hope to see you there!

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  • Families Around The Fire - The Cottage School

    The Cottage School Community Campout
    Friday, December 4 at 6:00pm to Sunday, December 6 at 1:00pm

    Gather around the fire for an evening of outdoor connection, family fun, and good memories. GTG Outdoors will provide the gear needed for the experience, or families are welcome to bring their own.

    Come spend some time outside, learn a few new outdoor skills, and enjoy an evening together with the The Cottage School community.

    Register

  • Balance Payment

    Use this option if you have an outstanding balance for a GTG Outdoors program.

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Our Focus

Family camping outdoors at night around a fire pit. Adults and children are present, grilling food and relaxing. There are outdoor chairs, a table with supplies, a dog, string lights, and a large tree in the background.

Inclusion and Belonging

We support the integration of all demographics within our programs. Offering a space for all individuals to feel accepted, included, and wanted. From pros to first-timers, we want to build communal bridges that go far and wide!

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Outdoor Education

We offer outdoor education through the Wilderness Education Association’s standards. Our community can learn the fundamentals of outdoor living and responsible ecological stewardship through the W.E.A.'s 6+1 curriculum.

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Breaking Barriers

We listen. Using the knowledge we gain from local stakeholders, we dismantle barriers to access within our programs and to our local natural spaces. We believe the benefits of nature exposure belong to all people!