
2025 YOER was a huge success and a great time was had by all!
The second annual Swan Valley Youth Outdoor Education Rendezvous was held on June 28th. What a beautiful day with temperatures in the 70s. A light breakfast was followed by sessions offering 12 different activities. A short lunch break, and then more sessions with fun activities. In the afternoon while they enjoyed their last workshops a light breeze carried the enticing aroma of the real Montana BBQ rib dinner creating anticipation and appetite among participants. They gathered to receive prizes including a dutch oven, bows, fishing rods and $100 outdoor equipment certificates. The delicious rib dinner was followed by a softball game. The 2025 second annual YOER! was A Big Success!






















We thank the Swan Valley Community for supporting this great free event. The Swan Valley Community Club provided tables and chairs, the Swan Valley Community Church provided tables and chairs and financial support. The Swan Valley Emergency Services provided the much needed huge tent. The Swan Valley American Legion offered the use of the ball field. Chris Barnes and Clint Morgan of CLB Custom Land Works provided equipment, time and expertise in getting the ball field ready for the event. Hall Hubbard provided his smoker, time and expertise. We thank all the class instructors who volunteered their time, expertise and travel expenses free of charge. And we thank more members from the community than we can name here who gave freely of their time and gear and financial support to help make this event happen. And we thank Fred and Maria Fanizzi for their tireless efforts to make YOER better than ever!

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