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<title><![CDATA[Teens Outside Program Endorsed by Prestigious National Forum on Children and Nature]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Teens Outside program, a partnership initiative of The Outdoor Foundation and The National Recreation and Park Association, received endorsement today from the National Forum on Children and Nature as one of top 30 projects nationwide that demonstrate new and creative ways to reconnect kids with the outdoors. By endorsing these projects, the Forum commits to raising visibility and support for them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation Joins with USA Weekend Magazine to Announce a New Make a Difference Day Grant Program]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1537&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[USA Weekend Magazine and The Outdoor Foundation announced today a new charitable grant program tied to the annual Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of volunteer service. The award aims to encourage and reward those projects that successfully get youth out-of-doors and active. The partners will give a $1,500 donation to one volunteer’s chosen charity in recognition of a project that inspires kids to take part in outdoor activities, gets them to connect with nature or teaches them the health benefits of being outside.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[USA CYCLIST, GEORGE HINCAPIE SIGNS 2 YEAR ENDORSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH XTREME SPORTS ID.]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4780&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lahaina, Maui, HI. December 5, 2008 – 8 time Tour de France winning team member George Hincapie will represent Xtreme Sports ID as a spokesperson]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Conservation Alliance Launches Backyard Collective Program]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4781&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ConservationNEXT Project to Help Outdoor Industry Volunteers Get Their Hands Dirty for Conservation]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Darn Tough Vermont® Ultra Light Ski Socks Honored in Skiing Magazine’s ”Best Gear of the Year"]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4764&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Darn Tough Vermont socks featured in Skiing Magazine’s annual “Best Gear of the Year – 51 Things you can’t live without”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Locals Have More Fun - ORWM Carbon Neutral Cup Giveaway]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4750&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Locals Have More Fun Plants 200 Trees with the National Forest Foundation]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rock/Creek Hosts Longest Trail Race in Chattanooga History on Saturday]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4740&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rock/Creek and The Wilderness Trail Running Association (The Boonies) have planned the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history. The Lookout Mountain 100k will take place for the first time on December 20th, 2008.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoor Research Sponsors UClimb Event in Joshua Tree, CA: Rock Climbing Series to Introduce Sport to Beginners]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4741&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Outdoor Research, manufacturer of functional solutions for human powered adventure, today announced its sponsorship of UClimb. After enjoying a successful inaugural year, UClimb, a series of rock climbing events designed to introduce the sport of rock climbing to beginners, will host a weekend session in Joshua Tree, Calif. on Feb. 7 and 8, 2009. The all-aged event is dedicated to bring people closer to the outdoors by teaching rock climbing in comfortable small-group settings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KEEN Partners with National Wildlife Federation as Part of ‘Mighty KEENdom’ Initiative]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4722&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[KEEN Inc. today announced its Kids’ ‘Mighty KEENdom’ initiative, which will seek to engage kids and parents in the outdoors through a variety of programs including charitable giving and education. During 2009, KEEN will donate one dollar to the National Wildlife Federation for every pair of kids and infants Coronado shoes sold in the U.S. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Redwood Creek Wines® and  "Planet Green™ Announce "Greater Outdoors Project" Grant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4704&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One worthy environmental nonprofit will receive a $50,000 grant and a national ad campaign.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Néve Knits Itself into the Community through Partnership with the Breast Cancer Fund]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4713&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Neve Designs and Breast Cancer Fund Partnership Established!]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Polar Bear Photographer Steven Kazlowski To Speak At Conservation Alliance Breakfast]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4684&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Eight Years in the Arctic Show the Impacts of Global Warming on the Polar Bear]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[KEEN Spreads the Warmth with Pledge to Donate up to $25,000 to Local Shelters and Food Banks this Holiday Season]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4672&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[KEEN will donate $5 for every purchase made on KEENFOOTWEAR.COM until December 25, 2008, to local shelters and food banks throughout the country. The initiative celebrates the first holiday season that KEEN fans can shop for all things KEEN on Hybrid.Shop, its e-commerce enabled website which launched in mid-November. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Klean Kanteen Announces Partnership With One Percent for the Planet]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4673&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Klean Kanteen joined One Percent for the Planet (1% FTP), pledging a portion of its sales to support nonprofit, environmental groups that help the planet. ]]></description>
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