Venture Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.   

Our mission: Inspire. Educate. Equip.  We remove barriers and create access to outdoor experiences. 

Our Vision: Western Pennsylvania is a community where people of all backgrounds and abilities can discover wellness and its benefits from engaging in thoughtful outdoor experiences.  

What we do for the community: 
Youth Programs  
Adaptive Programs  
Stewardship Programs  

Charity

Education

Parks

Venture Outdoors

Valerie Beichner

Valerie Beichner (Hill She, They)

The Leadership Team at Venture Outdoors, comprised of the President & CEO and the Vice President of Youth Education, drives the strategic direction and oversight of the organization. Their role is to ensure the mission of inspiring, educating, and equipping the community is faithfully executed through impactful youth, adaptive, and stewardship programs, thereby fostering wellness and inclusivity in outdoor experiences for all in Western Pennsylvania.

Leadership Team

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Team members

Other teams at Venture Outdoors

Outdoor Education Team