Outdoor & Rec: Campfires and Goals

Welcome everyone to the Outdoor and Rec LLC.

My name is Jenn Wirsching, I am the RA for the Outdoor and Rec LLC. I am an education major and have a passion for the outdoors and the environment. Some of my favorite things to do are hiking, biking, and kayaking which we are going to incorporate into the LLC this year. Outdoor and Rec LLC partners with Outdoor Pursuits to put on all our events. The main goals of the LLC is to get students connected with what UWM and the city of Milwaukee has to offer in terms of outdoor activities. Many people do not associate the city with the ability to do fun things outside. Outdoor Pursuits really challenges that thought process and we want to create a living space where students live with people who enjoy the outdoors and give them opportunities to do things that align their interests right in their community.

Our kickoff event and first ever event for the Outdoor and Rec LLC was a campfire in Cambridge Courtyard. We had s’mores and a bunch of the trip leaders from Outdoor Pursuits attended as well. It was a great opportunity for those in the LLC to meet the trip leaders, our stakeholder, and each other. Aside from the mud in the courtyard the campfire went off without a hitch. It was a great event and Outdoor Pursuits even gave the LLC members special promotions for the Outdoor Pursuits office like a few free rentals and 25% off all trips.

Coming up in late September we have a biking tour of Milwaukee and in October there will be a fall colors hike. We are super excited for the coming events!!