Inside the Outdoors

A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

WATCH: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helps launch Skyhook Foundation partnership with OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan November 25, 2025

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined students at Thomas Edison Elementary to launch a new outdoor STEM partnership between his Skyhook Foundation and OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors. The celebration included 3,000 donated Adidas shoes and backpacks for Anaheim students.

Volunteers collect debris during the 2024 California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay.

Inside the Outdoors, partners to host Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay

Vicky Nguyen September 10, 2025

Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s environmental education program, is partnering with OC Parks and other local organizations to host the 2025 California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Inside the Outdoors group cleanup

Inside the Outdoors celebrates Earth Month with community events

Vicky Nguyen April 22, 2025

Inside the Outdoors, the Orange County Department of Education’s hands-on environmental education program, is once again embracing the spirit of...

Dr. Marika Manos, history and social science manager at the Orange County Department of Education, waves to parade attendees with her daughters Penelope and Kalliope and husband Jesse Blomberg during the 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade in Long Beach, where she served as one of five grand marshals.

Weekly roundup: OCDE history manager honored at Cambodia Town Parade, Spectrum News spotlights Inside the Outdoors, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 11, 2025

The Orange County Department of Education’s role in developing a new Cambodian American Studies curriculum was recognized Sunday when its...

Inside the Outdoors summer campers form a tableau in the form of a compass.

Registration now open for ITO’s annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez March 31, 2025

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your child engaged this summer? Look no further than Inside the...

Orange County Water District's 2023 Children's Water Education Festival

Inside the Outdoors invites schools to dive into water education programs

Madeline Gray March 18, 2025

This spring, students can learn about water use and runoff through interactive assemblies or explore local water resources while engaging...

A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: Inside the Outdoors celebrates 50 years of learning, discovery and renewal

Stefan Bean March 6, 2025

For five decades, Inside the Outdoors has served as a gateway to discovery, inspiring generations of students to connect with...

2023 ITO Coastal Cleanup Day

Inside the Outdoors to host volunteer restoration day at Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park

Nathaniel Martinez February 26, 2025

Calling all nature enthusiasts: Inside the Outdoors, in partnership with the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, is organizing a volunteer restoration day...

Volunteers for Inside the Outdoors cleanup event

Inside the Outdoors’ annual cleanup honoring MLK returns

Madeline Gray January 15, 2025

Every year, more than 10,000 Orange County students learn about estuarine ecosystems and local wildlife through field trips hosted at...

Collection of story features from 2024

That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024

Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024

From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...

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