Parks InFocus Exhibit at NCCA-Artsplace

Parks InFocus Exhibit at NCCA-Artsplace
January 10 – February 28
Corridor Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace

Parks in Focus is an outdoor based group mentoring program utilizing curriculum provided by the Udall Foundation. The purpose of Parks in Focus is to connect youth to nature through photography. Outings of various lengths take youth to Michigan State Parks, Public Lands, and National Parks.

TrueNorth Community Services’ mentoring program, TrueMentors hosts the Parks in Focus® program each year. This program connects middle school youth to nature through photography, environmental education, outdoor recreation, and creative expression. Youth receive a point and shoot digital camera, learn the basics of photography, and begin exploring.

In August of 2022, eleven students participated in two pre-trip outings and a 5 day camping trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. On the trip participants camped at Hurricane River, hiked Sable Falls and Beaver River Basin, explored Seney National Wildlife Refuge, cruised around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and so much more!

After this Immersion Trip, participants join the ranks of Parks in Focus Alumni who have the opportunity to partake in many outings throughout each year.