Save Chesterfield Outdoor Programs

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We, the undersigned, petition the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to NOT cut Outdoor Programs from parks and recreation. The educational opportunities provided by Outdoor Programs, which include summer camps, hikes, paddling instruction, nature classes and school programs, are affordable and open to all ages. The scope of these programs cannot be found any where else in the area.

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  • Elli Morris
    • Zip Code
    • 23223
    • Comments
    • I've lived in 12 states and 50 countries and Outdoor Programs is the most unique department I've seen ANYWHERE. Do NOT eliminate these programs.
  • Elli Morris
    • Zip Code
    • 23223
    • Comments
    • I've lived in 12 states and 50 countries and Outdoor Programs is the most unique department I've seen ANYWHERE. Do NOT eliminate these programs.
  • Lynn Vandenesse
    • Comments
    • The Chesterfield Outdoor programs are essential to the health and well-being of residents not only of Chesterfield County, but of the entire greater Richmond area. A huge cross-section of the popultion is served through these programs. Minds as well as bodies benefit ; being outdoors, learning skills, climbing, kayaking , and camping are invaluable to young minds. Beyond all this, how in good conscience could the "Wounded Warriors" program for veterans be eliminated? As a community we must consider all our residents and promote their well-being. There are alternative ideas to this extreme measure of cutting the outdoor programs and we expect another solution to be found.
  • john votta
  • Thomas C Rubino
    • Comments
    • Save Chesterfield Outdoor Programs
  • virginia van hecke
  • Andrea Illmensee
    • Zip Code
    • 23227
    • Comments
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  • Molly Tolton
    • Comments
    • To the Board of Supervisors. I urge you to look at the Alt. Suggestions to the budget cuts offered by the following website http://www.savechesterfieldoutdoors.com/Why_you_should_save_outdoors.htm
  • Jesse Tolton
    • Comments
    • Closing the outdoors program would be nothing less than a Travisty!
  • Joanna Tollton
  • Susan Edwards
    • Zip Code
    • 23114
    • Comments
    • Education of the great outdoors is crucial to developing a childs appreciation of nature, which in turn fosters their sense of responsibility towards it. For many children these programs are the only exposure they have to nature. Taking away these very affordable programs will greatly diminish their appreciation for nature and foster a careless attitude towards the environment. There HAS to be another way to balance the parks and rec budget without cutting outdoor programs in their entirety.
  • Dotty Rilee
    • Zip Code
    • 23235
  • Kristin Osterhoudt
    • Zip Code
    • 23703
    • Comments
    • The families, children,parents, and the world needs programs like this to educate ourseves and not forget our nature and wildlife
  • Tom Osterhoudt
    • Zip Code
    • 23703
  • Paul Tomon
  • Michael J. Gilbert
    • Zip Code
    • 23223
  • Jonathan Garrett
    • Zip Code
    • 23220
    • Comments
    • Cutting these programs would be a step backward for Richmond
  • Steve Sanderford
    • Comments
    • The Chesterfield Outdoor program should be maintained - it brings an amazingly diverse group of people together and provides an opportunity to enjoy some of the best our area has to offer - Greg Velzy is an incredible leader, guide, and friend
  • Ruth E Casey
    • Zip Code
    • 37043
  • Zachary Street
  • Rebecca Anne Foy
    • Zip Code
    • 23236
  • Holly A. Luther
    • Zip Code
    • 23235
    • Comments
    • supporter since 1992
  • Shannon Orcutt
    • Zip Code
    • 23832
    • Comments
    • I've become very involved in outdoor activities after years of attending programs through Chesterfield Parks and Recreation. Because of the skills I've learned from those program I've founded a outdoor club at my university that has reached hundreds of students, all which would not have been possible if outdoor programs through Chesterfield Parks were not available. In particular the kayaking and nature programs have made huge impact on my life and I am incredibly disappointed that Chesterfield government would even consider shutting these important programs down.
  • Nick Jaketic
    • Comments
    • Outdoor programs are key in our awareness to preserving natures wonders ..
  • Nick Jaketic
    • Comments
    • Outdoor programs are key in our awareness to preserving natures wonders ..
  • Richard Hatfield
  • james spicer
  • Melissa Halquist-Pruden
  • John Moser
    • Zip Code
    • 23227
  • Patrick Lyons
  • Alicia Monahan
    • Zip Code
    • 23112
  • Dale Kennedy
    • Zip Code
    • 23236
  • Ken Spivey
    • Zip Code
    • 23832
    • Comments
    • В
  • Angela Poates
    • Zip Code
    • 23112
    • Comments
    • LOVE THE PROGRAMS, the way they inspire me to go outdoors & enjoy!
  • Mike Driscoll
    • Zip Code
    • 23112
    • Comments
    • These classes teach the young and old an appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities. They teach safety, leadership and conservation through recreation. A lot of these classes become so popular that they have waiting lists associated with them. The Chesterfield Outdoor Recreation program is truly a valuable resource that should not be discounted.
  • Stacy Rogers
    • Zip Code
    • 23236
    • Comments
    • Please you can not cut our program 100\% we NEED our outdoor programs more then ever now.
  • Matthew Diamond
    • Zip Code
    • 23114
  • Chris Preperato
  • Greg Velzy
    • Zip Code
    • 23235
  • Stephen Roy
    • Comments
    • Paddling soprts are the fastest growing sport in this country and education as to safety on the water is a critical need, more than ever before. Ignorance in all outdoors recreation is a killer, safety best addressed through public education.
  • Cynthia Spicer
    • Zip Code
    • 23113
  • Sejal Kinker
    • Zip Code
    • 23227
    • Comments
    • Please keep the outdoor program!!!
  • Cynthia Spicer
    • Zip Code
    • 23113
  • Kristi Orcutt
    • Zip Code
    • 23832
  • Travis Ross
    • Zip Code
    • 23225
    • Comments
    • There are far more effective ways to help balance the budget! These programs dissolve social barriers, strengthen community bonds, and enrich lives like little else.
  • alex collier
    • Zip Code
    • 23834
  • David Bradford
    • Zip Code
    • 23693
    • Comments
    • My wife and I started kayaking with a class at Chesterfield Parks & Rec. We grew our skills with play days on the James River, and we have sent three other beginning kayakers to the beginner's class. PLEASE find a way to keep the outdoor programs running. Thank you for your consideration.
  • Dawn Thomas
    • Zip Code
    • 21228
    • Comments
    • There is a need for Outdoor Recreation Programs. I've been involved with Managing ORec programs for over 16yrs.
  • Greg Pedersen
    • Zip Code
    • 22041
    • Comments
    • These programs are a valuable asset for Chesterfield County
  • stephanie bertram
    • Zip Code
    • 23221