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Fun family activities and ideas for the month of February!
Leadership Academy

Many Holidays in 29 Days


Welcome to February! We've passed the coldest part of winter and we're due for an early spring because Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow. ;-) While February is only 29 days (leap year) there are lots of holidays packed into it such as Groundhog Day, Valentine's DayPresident's DayMardi GrasAsh Wednesday and it's Black History Month. Lots of activities for a family to do together!

This month's newsletter is packed with ideas for family activities, fun articles, and information about upcoming events at our favorite parks.

Also, please take a look at the weekly tips for reducing the impact on the environment with REI's Opt To Act Plan.

Have a wonderful February. :-)

~ Laura "Twigs" Johnson and the Leadership Academy Team

The Opt to Act Plan - February


Are you and your family in? Let's do 52 simple weekly challenges for a year of action! Here are the February tips.
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Mountain Bike Camp on Sale


We're happy to announce that Mountain Bike Camp is back again for the 4th year and with more sessions available! Leadership Academy's Mountain Bike Camp is one of the only day camps in Nashville focusing on mountain biking and STEM concepts.

New for 2020: we’ve added an additional week of beginner and intermediate.
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Articles We Want to Share

Want more parenting articles? We share them on our Leadership Academy Flipboard Magazine

Grounds Keepers 2020 begins this month


At Leadership Academy, we strive to protect our planet and the natural world by “leaving it better” than we found it. This is one of our core beliefs that has been built into all of our camp programs. We have had great success with practicing “leave no trace” principles whilst at camp in the summer. Now, we have decided it is time to take action all year long. With this in mind, we have created our “Leadership Academy Grounds Keepers” program. We have selected six campers and their families to take on the challenge of “leaving it better”. Look for a special email this month with profiles of the 2020 Grounds Keepers. 

The Ground Keepers will:
  • Commit to visiting at least once a month: Nature Park, Trail hike, lake, river or waterway.
  • A 100% promise to "leave it better" and pick up & pack out trash whenever possible on your adventures.
  • Lead by example and inspire others to follow you and join the mission
  • Complete their mission by the end of November 2020.

You can join in supporting the Grounds Keepers by also commuting to “Leave It Better” on every hike, park visit, and outdoor playtime. Share your photos of litter pickup using hashtag #Groundskeepers
February Family Activity Ideas:
Featuring interesting family events we think might be cool. This isn't an endorsement of the events or providers. 
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Family Fun at Our Parks in February

Warner Park Nature Center
 

Beaman Park Nature Center
8
Yoga at Beaman
12
Winter Night Hike
29
Wildflower Bingo
29
Banjo by the Fire

Call Beaman Nature Center at 615-862-8580 to RSVP for activities.


Bells Bend Outdoor Center
7
Bells Bend Night Hike
8
Geocaching 101
22
Basics of Backpacking
 

Call Bells Bend Outdoor Center at 615-862-4187 to RSVP for activities.

Leadership Academy Camps

Camp Warner Park Camp Bells Bend Beaman Nashville Sail Camp
Teen Leadership Adventure Moutain Bike Camp GROW Enrichment Camp
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