Announcements

We hope y’all enjoyed the clothing swap because now it’s time to swap out exec. That’s right… I can’t be President forever. Some day soon I will step down and be reincarnated as a wee clover in the Shrack backyard to watch over the next generation of shredders. Last year we piloted the inclusion of Outdoor Club members in electing …

Congratulations to our fresh new officers! Their first meeting will be this Sunday and we can’t wait to welcome them into our shred-tastic crew. If you see them around grounds or rolling in the dirt on O’Hill please give them a big pat on the back.  Thanks again to everyone who applied this round and to all our trip leaders, …

Helloooo lovely dirt gremlins! After much discussion, we have decided to make a few big changes to ODC to better our club. As we shred and send our days away, we wanted to come uP with a way to make these crazy little trips a bit less dangerous. We already have such great tRip leaders keeping up with safety on …

The bonfire makes its return this Thursday at 8pm, but it’s a Special Edition one! Once a year we get to be the gracious hosts of a UVA Humanities Week event and it’s that time again babyyyyy. Yeehaw! Here’s their wonderfully written description: “What are the stories that have influenced your life? Settle around the fire with us and share …

Hello shredlings, Thank you to everyone who filled out the census! (We know that was a little bit ago now). In total, we had 131 responses (out of around 500 club members). It was interesting and informative to see what everyone had to say. The Outdoors Club Census is incredibly useful in helping the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee understand …

Ahoy Shredlings, Whether you’re frolicking in the snow or simply making the most of the weather you have, we hope your break has been shred-tastic! This is one last reminder that you have until SUNDAY DECEMBER 31st at 11:59 pm to sign up for our annual MOAB SPRING BREAK TRIP. That means do it now (today) (right after you read this …

Hello Super Solstice Shredlings! We hope you all are enjoying all of the great outdoor recreation the winter has to offer! This is a reminder that if you want to enter the lottery for our annual MOAB SPRING BREAK TRIP in 2024 you must sign up for the trip and fill out the google form in the trip description by …

Greetings outdoors folk! Now that the semester has ended, the DEI Committee would like to share what we have been up to the past few months! This email is meant to inform you of important changes that have been implemented regarding policy and hold the DEI chair and committee accountable for our efforts to make the club more diverse, inclusive, …

Calling all fellow shredlings! It is once again the end of the semester which means… (drum roll please…) CENSUS time! The DEI committee has prepared the Census form for you all to fill out! This helps us learn how we can make the club more inclusive, accessible, and fun for our members! This is a great opportunity to share your …

I know what you must be thinking: Another ODC social event email? What’s going on?? But hear me out. The weather is getting chillier so what better way to spend your Thursday night than cozy by a fire! We are having a bonfire on THURSDAY at 8pm, this time with our friends at QSU! Rumor has it there will be …

Word on the street is that this Saturday our potluck bonfuego shall take on a WHOLE NEW DIMENSION…well, you know what us officers say to that? Let us offer this interpretive haiku in a modest attempt at conveying the sheer bliss that overcomes us: Elephant, oh yes! Smells much, like old banana Stinky ooze, we love! That’s right, my friends: …

Written for you by the mystical magical Grace Gray: It’s almost November, but it feels like spring?!? Despite being severely alarming for climate change, it seems like the world is telling us to nurture seeds and see what blooms…aka, CONNECT WITH OUR BELOVED TREES AND SPROUTS OF DA ODC. Oh yeah babay, its TROUTS TIME. Here’s the vision: we gather …

TLDR:  Lots of NRGE interest – NRGE trip at Capacity Any waitlist-related feedback for us? Those off trips – please join the Main Carpool! WOWOW! We love the NRGE stoke. We had SO many people reach out wanting to lead NRGE trips. Thank you, thank you all! So happy to see our lovely little club growing and we cannot wait …

Hellooooo, our delightive, vibrational, fellow ECOSYSTEM INHABITANTS!!!! Autumn has dove upon us and, in the spirit of crisp crunchy leaves a’breakin, we deliver to you a short but oh-so-sweet announcement: TREES AND SPROUTS ARE HERE BABAY. A NEW CHAPTER OF ODC REIGNS SUPREME!!! Basically, we have matched trees with sprouts based on your responses to our mystery form (oohhhhh the …

Hi Dearest Grubs and Slugs,   We have assembled a new form for you to fill out if you choose to accept the task! “What does the form contain?” you may ask. Well… go ahead and click on it to find out!!  https://forms.gle/i6fevSB7yCxcKyhCA  https://forms.gle/i6fevSB7yCxcKyhCA    https://forms.gle/i6fevSB7yCxcKyhCA    If you still haven’t clicked on it here’s a wee haiku hint: shreds, …

Hey hey hey all my garden gnomes, forest fairies, river bugs and mountain trolls! We are BACK with BONFIRES!!!!! Who doesn’t love a nice evening sitting by the fire in the Shred Shack back yard (116 Washington Ave), roasting marshmallows, chatting about life, sticking your toes in the mud, maybe even sipping on a little PBR.  Here’s the deal, for …

Ken’s job is beach, and so is yours, THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!   Are you as stoked as I am to start a new semester with ODC– meeting new friends and catching up on summer adventure stories with your pals?????? Are you feeling beachy with this HAWT, HUMID summer weather???? Are you ready for the FIRST OUTDOORS CLUB PARTY OF THE YEAR?????? …

Dear ODC Community, Our friend and ODC member Evan Denison passed away this Sunday in Pennsylvania. Their absence is felt deeply and widely across our club and among all those who knew Evan. Whether they were backpacking, caving, hiking, picnicking, bonfiring, or spoon carving Evan was always so present (and barefoot if possible). Evan was a wonderful soul and spread …

Attention! My gear room on Wednesday (5/3) will be held at 12:30 pm NOT 1:00 pm as listed in the original gear room email. I will be available from 12:30-1:15, but I must leave promptly at 1:15 pm. Also, thank you for electing me as your president! I’m beyond stoked to lead this incredible club along with our talented, crunchy, …

BONFIRE TONIGHT When: 7:30-10 pm, 4/20, tonight!!! Where: the Shred Shack backyard of course, (116 Washington Avenue) What: a catered bonfire collaboration with QSU (Queer Student Union), open to anyone, s’mores, drinks, and food provided BYOD? ya know… BYOD, Bring Your Own Dish! We are trying to make this event as low waste as possible, so bring your own plate, …

Hello nature folks!   The DEI committee has once again revamped the survey/census from last year to help us figure out what we can do to make the club more enjoyable, accessible, and inclusive for everyone! We have so many members in our club, and we want as many of you to be heard as possible. The survey is a …

Helloooo, fellow creatures of the Earth!   As we march into this school year and think more deeply about our boppin ODC community of animals, plants, and minerals, we’re piloting a new method of OFFICER ELECTIONS that we’re hoping can make the club more equitable and inclusive. Where before anyone could apply to officership and receive a decision on a …