This is an interview conducted with Gerard Lester of the Great Outdoors Academy in Portland, Oregon. The Great Outdoors Academy is an organization that takes groups of kids on expeditions. They strive to make the outdoors accessible to students who may otherwise never experience true nature.
Gerard is always a pleasure to have in the studio. He is an energetic and fascinating person who truly cares about nature and building ties between nature and youth. You can learn more about this program by visiting greatoutdoorsacademy.org. The Great Outdoors Academy encourages participants to record their experiences in artisitic ways, and produces a magazine that features writing and art about the outdoors made by youth. I highly suggest checking it out!
- KBOO