DiveN2Life

28/04/2026

Congratulations to our first group to complete their CPR and First Aid Certification!

22/04/2026

Our Montana Ranching Heritage Project is a collaboration among Rocking Z Guest Ranch in Wolf Creek, DiveN2Life, and Education Students from Carroll College in Helena who volunteered to mentor young adolescents during place-based field experiences. Pre-service teachers benefit from non-formal learning experiences, where they can work and learn beside interest-peers outside of school. Thanks to Rocking Z Guest Ranch for hosting us.

22/04/2026

DiveN2Life with NAUI CPR! Our students learn CPR and First Aid on Mondays. DiveN2Life is a service-led 501C3 educational charity with teams in Florida and Montana. We serve youth and young adults in academic enrichment programs and projects. Our youngest students are 10 years old.

01/04/2026

Programming in Montana looks different from what we do in the Florida Keys. There are many incredible ways to get involved in stewardship and conservation projects, as well as scientific diving and heritage projects in Montana. Even though we have not yet started SCUBA lessons here, students begin CPR/First Aid this April. There are also many ways to get outside with your family or with DN2L Leaders. Be sure to check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

🌿 April Programs at Montana WILD 🌿

Looking for fun, free, and family-friendly activities this month? Montana WILD has something for everyone this April! 🎉

Wildlife Storytime
Tuesday, April 7 | 3:30–4 p.m.
Enjoy the story "Lost in the Woods" and create a camouflaged fawn puppet while learning why it’s important to observe wildlife from a distance. Remember: If you care, leave it there! 🦌

Gyotaku Fish Prints
Thursday, April 16 | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Celebrate "Week of the Young Child" with a splash of creativity! Learn about fish anatomy and create your own fish prints using this traditional Japanese technique. We will have paper available, or bring something more durable to print on - like a tote, shirt, or pillowcase!🐟

Introduction to eBird
Saturday, April 25 | 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Perfect for beginners! Learn how to use the eBird app and head out to Spring Meadow Lake for hands-on birding. Participants should have a smartphone (iOS or Android), download the eBird app in advance, and create a free Cornell Lab eBird account. Space is limited, call to register!🐦

Raptor Walks
Weekdays | Noon–1 p.m.
Meet hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons up close as they stroll the grounds with their handlers!🦅

Drop-In Activities
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stop by anytime for crafts and educational fun in the classroom and exhibit hall.🎨

📍 Montana WILD
2668 Broadwater Ave., Helena (near Spring Meadow Lake State Park)

📞 Call 406-444-9941 for questions or to register.

Bring the whole family and connect with Montana’s amazing wildlife this April!

20/03/2026

26 March Update: Montana's Last Chance Team

CPR/First Aid Class Scheduled for Youth Starting Now! Practicals meet face to face for two sessions in late April. E-Learning is completed in advance of our practicals.

**All ten spots in our Spring CPR/First Aid class in Helena, Montana are taken and all student fees are completely funded by donations.

Contact info @ DiveN2Life . org for more information on DiveN2Life.

20/03/2026

20 March 2026 Announcement: Southernmost Team, Key West, Florida

Spring Break Dives in Key West, Florida: If DiveN2Life Alumni are in town for Spring Break and want to dive, please connect with John @ DiveN2Life . org for more information.

31/01/2026

DiveN2Life is officially a registered non-profit organization in the State of Montana. We are starting our first cohort of young divers ages 10-12, and could really use a hand kicking off our fundraising campaign. Insurance, equipment, and agency fees require fundraising. We are a service-led organization and want to ensure as many youth as possible have access to STEM enrichment and diving. Our friends at Scubanauts International shared a FIN-tastic idea!

Step 1. Check the current temperature at your location.

Step 2. Click on the link to our website's DONATE page and make a charitable contribution based on your temperature. You can use a card, PayPal, or Venmo to submit your donation.

http://www.diven2life.org/Donate.aspx

Step 3. Feel warm and fuzzy inside because you know that you are sponsoring a group of special youngsters who are about to DiveN2Life!

Step 4. Please share with your family and friends so that together, we can share the underwater world with youngsters and grow our community.

06/01/2026

My name is Daniel Bednar. I’m a junior at the University of Florida and a Scientific Research SCUBA Diver with DiveN2Life. I began my DN2L journey five years ago in high school. Since then, I’ve been involved with coral restoration and marine stewardship projects across Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This spring, I interned for Congressman Gimenez of the Florida Keys, where I used the knowledge I’ve gained at DiveN2Life to support marine protection initiatives on the federal level. I plan to attend law school and continue advocating for policies that restore our fragile ocean environments. As a new Board Member, my role includes researching local and federal policies that impact healthy underwater and estuary ecosystems, and assisting in the development of advocacy and stewardship projects that will allow our students to raise their civic voices in support of conservation and restoration of critical landscapes and seascapes.

03/01/2026

I’m Riley! I’m currently living in Michigan, where I attend Milford High School. I’m a sophomore and play both basketball and soccer for my school. After high school, I plan on studying at a university to become a marine biologist. I started SCUBA diving at DiveN2Life when I was 11 years old, and fell in love with scientific diving and coral reef restoration. I have my Advanced Open Water Diver rating and my AAUS Scientific Diver certification. I look forward to diving in the Great Lakes! I’m the new Youth Liaison at DiveN2Life and can’t wait to be a mentor to the elementary and middle school students.

03/01/2026

My name is Kate Virsik and I joined DiveN2Life when I was in high school. During those years I completed continuing education in SCUBA, my AAUS Scientific Diver certification, and my NAUI Dive Master rating—all with the program. I am currently a senior attending Northwestern University, studying Biological Sciences, where I am involved in a lab examining changes in gene expression in corals subjected to heat stress. I also studied abroad at James Cook University in Australia. I am planning on applying to PhD programs in marine biology next year and would like to work as a research assistant the year in-between my studies. I will be working on media production at DiveN2Life and continuing dive education and research projects.

01/01/2026

DiveN2Life held its annual board meeting at Big Sky in December 2025. This location was different from every other year. Meeting at Big Sky offered many teammates the chance to step out of their comfort zones and try a new sport. Executive Director Rex hosted the meeting. We welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors. Congratulations Marsella, Daniel, Kate, and Riley. Welcome to the team! Now we have board members from California, Michigan, Florida, and Montana. We will begin a youth diving program in Montana early this year, and continue our Florida Keys program, too. You can help support youth diving in the mountains and the islands by visiting our website and making a charitable contribution. Every little bit helps us guide students and teachers in STEM enrichment through scientific diving. And if you know of a young adolescent (ages 10-12) interested in joining our first Montana cohort, they can find out more about DiveN2Life by visiting the website.

http://www.diven2life.org/Donate.aspx