What we’re about
If you love gardening, camping, backpacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, nature walks, hiking, biking, fishing, geocaching, photography, outdoor cooking, birding, wildlife viewing, travel, and anything else outdoors... Plus, if you enjoy throwing in some cultural activities, cooking, movie nights, and other one-off events with fun people, NEO is for you!
We are currently seeking volunteer activity hosts. Please message us if you are interested. We will provide training and logistics support for activities if needed.
If you like fun volunteer opportunities working with schools and the community to teach others how to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, we have that too! Welcome to NEO (Nature & Eclectic Outdoors)!
NEO is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience. Check out our website at [www.NEOproject.org](http://www.neoproject.org/)
If you like what we do, please consider becoming a monthly donor at [www.NEOproject.org/donate](https://www.neoproject.org/donate)
NEO events are open to everyone, and most activities are family, kid, and pet friendly! Events are free or low cost! We supplement our regular outdoor events with amazing cultural opportunities and affordable travel adventures. Our goal is to make outdoor activities and incredible travel events accessible to everyone.
We love being outdoors! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to experience hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, kayaking, geocaching, and anything else they would like to try out. We love to travel and get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and we want others to have this opportunity to travel with us in a safe and relaxed environment.
NEO may host an all-day hike at Brazos Bend State Park, a weekend camp at Pedernales Falls, or a cool mid-week night hike at Memorial Park. You could even find us introducing members to the Colorado Rockies on a long weekend! Whatever NEO does, we’re going to make some new friends, create amazing lifelong memories, and have a blast!
NEO has several special initiatives described on our website at**www.neoproject.org**, but one initiative in particular has gained us incredible respect and notoriety. Through our “Wilderness Kids” initiative, NEO encourages kids and families to get off the couch, away from the video games and cell phones, and OUTSIDE. With the help of contributions and donations, NEO hosts events and clinics designed to teach kids necessary skills for enjoying outdoor activities and thriving in the natural world. Kids develop leadership and teamwork skills while learning about water safety, hiking, camping, nature and wildlife, and much more! They are also introduced to people from all walks of life and from all over the world, giving them a broader understanding of the world and cultures around them.
We partner with schools, businesses, and other organizations to facilitate field trips, on campus events, and team builders. We also host private events that help support our nonprofit mission. Get in touch with us today to discuss these special programs and events.
If you would like to learn more about becoming involved in our NEO Volunteer Corps helping out at fun community outreach events and in our school partnerships, email us at [contact@neoproject.org](http://www.neoproject.org/?page_id=891)
Upcoming events
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Guadalupe River Friendsgiving Camp! Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming, Biking!
Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX, USCome camp, swim, and fish with us at beautiful Guadalupe River State Park! Your RSVP fee covers your entrance and camping fees for the park. We will provide tents, cots/sleeping mats, fishing poles, life jackets, fishing gear, mountain bikes, and kayaks. This is a limited attendance event, so please RSVP asap.
Please check out our waivers, a supplies list and some state park camping tips HERE. You must bring these printed to camp. The first NEO waiver must be printed on a different sheet of paper from the other waivers. Do not print 2-sided waivers.
Your RSVP fee is only $30 a person and includes entrance fees, camping fees, and activity equipment. If you are unable to come to camp for some reason, you may give your spot to someone else or consider it a much-appreciated donation to NEO. If you are RSVPing for a family, please note in the comments how many adults and children will be in your group.
This will be a super fun and exciting weekend camp to enjoy each other's company pre-Thanksgiving in a gorgeous state park, Guadalupe River. We should get to see some beautiful fall colors and spend a ton of time on and in the water. You can mountain bike, swim, fish, and more! I plan to try out some fly fishing while there!
NEO will coordinate activities and give basic lessons on fishing and kayaking. You do not need to have any experience. We will provide tents, cots/sleeping mats, stoves for cooking group meals, campfire and s'mores supplies, life preservers for swimming, fishing gear, kayaks, and mountain bikes. Feel free to bring any of your own gear or tubes and floats if you like. We will provide cots for adults and sleeping pads for kiddos. While many of our events are pet-friendly, please leave pets at home for this one.
Activities will include hiking, birding, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, stargazing, night time scorpion/spider hunt with UV lights, and more! We will provide instruction and safety guidelines for all activities. No outdoor experience is necessary to participate. If you represent a school, church, or youth group that would like to participate, please contact me directly at contact@neoproejct.org.
You may arrive in the park at any time on Friday and just enjoy the park. We will meet at the campsite at 4:00. Friday and Saturday nights, we will make a group campfire and bring out camp stoves and pots to cook dinner as a group. Campers are responsible for bringing their own food and drinks for the duration of camp. You can cook directly in the campfire or on our stoves. We will cook as a group and form a nice community for the weekend.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Sunday morning, we will break camp and be packed up by 11:00 AM. If the tents have condensation on them, you must stay to allow the tent to dry completely before packing it up. Once we are packed up, you can choose to enjoy the park for the rest of the day on your own if you like.
To pay your for your RSVP, you can pay $30 via Zelle with no fees through your bank's Zelle payment option on the bank's app or website. Just send your payment to "contact@neoproject.org". Message me when you have made your payment so I can add you to the RSVP list.
You can also pay via credit card or Paypal directly from this posting.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED for this event unless the event is actually canceled. If you need to cancel for any reason, you can give your spot to someone else or just consider it a donation to NEO. NEO pays for these events ahead of time and cannot get a refund if you cancel. Thank you for understanding.
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NEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience. Much of our work serves schools and historically under-served communities. If you like what we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at neoproject.org/donate. There are multiple donation options available. Your dollars make a difference!
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