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First Aid Kits!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Families in Nature
November 23, 2015

We are so excited that REI has donated 9 hiker first aid kits to Austin Families in Nature. The first aid kits will be given to new AFiN leaders to help them keep their groups safe and comfortable on hikes, nature walks, creek clean ups, and camping trips. Each kit includes a very helpful wilderness . . . read more

New Leader Backpacks!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Families in Nature
November 23, 2015

Backwoods has given Austin Families in Nature a generous discount on backpacks for new group leaders. We will be filling the packs with a first aid kit, a bug viewer, and a few identification guides for insects, birds and snakes. Ideally, we will also add a pair of binoculars to each pack if we can . . . read more

Bug Viewers for New AFiN Leaders

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Families in Nature
November 23, 2015

Thank you to Over the Rainbow for their kind donation of 6 of these bug viewers. They will be given to six of our new AFiN leaders to help them introduce insects to their students up close. Austin Families in Nature appreciates your support of our work to connect children and families to nature.

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