EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 22 MIN
Bend Don't Break: Katie Chipko, Executive Director of NatureConnect Central Oregon
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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katie Chipko, Executive Director of NatureConnect Central Oregon. ‹Left Center RightResize CancelCrop250 x 159✖i› SW Since joining the organization in 2012, Katie has been a champion for outdoor access, working to build partnerships and create inclusive nature-based programs for youth and families. She and Aaron discuss the vital role nature plays in childhood development, the expansion of NatureConnect’s community collaborations—like those with Vámonos Outside—and the exciting recent acquisition of Skyliners Lodge, a historic outdoor retreat cherished by generations of Central Oregonians. Tune in to hear how Katie is helping shape the future of outdoor education in the region. Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katie Chipko, Executive Director of NatureConnect Central Oregon. ‹Left Center RightResize Cancel Crop250 x 159✖i› SW Since joining the organization in 2012, Katie has been a champion for outdoor access, working to build partnerships and create inclusive nature-based programs for youth ...
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