Pathfinder Outdoor Education

09/04/2026

08/13/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest Pathfinder facilitators Connor, Sydney, and Sofia! Last week they got to experience a handful of our challenge course initiatives, practice their outdoor living skills, and dive into some of what makes experiential education special with Pathfinder. We love the diverse experience and backgrounds they bring to our staff and are looking forward to a bright 2026-2027 season with them!

08/11/2026

What a blast we've had the past two months hosting our Open Tree Climb at our new location! Thank you to everyone that has come out so far to explore the canopy with us during July and August!

Missed these ones, but still looking for some time playing in the trees? Come see us at our next Open Tree Climb on September 5th!

September's Open Tree Climb Details Here👇👇
📆 September 5th, 2026 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
*Last climbing block begins at 1:45 pm*
📍3200 58th Ave S, St. Pete, FL 33712
- Climbers must be 6+ years old to participate.
- Climbing with us is FREE, with donations always welcome and appreciated!
- Closed-toe shoes, loose clothing, and bringing a water bottle is recommended.

07/07/2026

Our office staff is settling in to our new space since Pathfinder's recent move to our new office and program location in St. Pete last month!

We also want to say a big thank you to all of our staff and volunteers from our community that helped us with our move- we couldn't have done it without you!💚

Looking to book a day of team building and experiential learning for your students or coworkers? Our new location at Maximo Presbyterian Church is available to start scheduling your program with us now! For more information on how, check out our website linked in our bio!

07/03/2026

☀🌳👇July's Open Tree Climb - DATE & LOCATION CHANGE DETAILS👇🌳☀

We invite you to come climb with us NEXT Saturday, July 11th to explore the tree at our new office & program location in St. Pete! We've moved to Maximo Presbyterian Church, and are still hosting our FREE monthly tree climbs, thanks to the Hough Family Foundation!

July's Open Tree Climb Details Here👇👇
📆 July 11th, 2026 10:00 am - 2:30 pm *Last climbing block begins at 1:45 pm*
📍3200 58th Ave S, St. Pete, FL 33712
- Climbers must be 6+ years old to participate.
- Climbing with us is FREE, with donations always welcome and appreciated!
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
- Wearing loose clothing and bringing a water bottle is recommended to keep the Florida summer heat at bay!

We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday with your family, friends, and community this 4th of July weekend. We'll see you next Saturday, July 11th!😎

06/30/2026

We are currently looking for Outdoor Education Facilitators to join our staff as the 2026-2027 school year approaches!

Are you interested in working with youth and adults to bring fun, challenging adventures to help people learn about themselves, others, and the environment? Then check out the link in our bio for more information on Pathfinder, the position, and to send in your application today! We can't wait to meet you.🌿

*Training with our new cohort will begin July 29th, so we encourage interested applicants to reach out soon!*

06/29/2026

We'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone that came out to climb with us and give a loving sendoff to our live oak tree, Abe, during our June Open Tree Climb! We are so grateful to all of the folks from our community that have come out to play, explore, learn, and challenge themselves in and under this glorious tree over the last 18 years. 🌳🫂

We have now officially moved to our new St. Pete location, and are so excited to welcome you to our new climbing tree! With the 4th of July falling on the first Saturday of this coming month, we are moving our July Open Tree Climb to the SECOND SATURDAY of July.🌳

☀JULY OPEN TREE CLIMB INFO☀
📆 July 11th, 2026 10:00 am - 2:30 pm last block will begin at 1:45 pm
📍3200 58th Ave S, St. Pete, FL 33712
- Climbers must be 6+ years old to participate.
- Closed-toe shoes and bringing a water bottle are recommended.

It's a bittersweet feeling to leave Lakeview Presbyterian Church after almost 2 decades there, but we are excited to jump into this next chapter at Maximo Presbyterian Church as our new office and program center in St. Pete! We can't wait to climb with you again in July!

06/17/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that attended and donated towards Pathfinder's 2026 Old Florida Soirée Fundraiser at St. Pete Shuffle on May 30th! Thanks to your contributions we raised $20,715, and will be able to serve over 400 Pinellas County School students this upcoming school year.

More than 160 guests joined us for this year's annual fundraiser, and we are so grateful for our community's support to make this event possible. Thank you again to our amazing event sponsors, and our local donors. It's always a hoot of a good time with you all!

06/05/2026

It's time to come tree climb! Tomorrow, we're having a very special send off to celebrate the time Pathfinder has spent at Lakeview Presbyterian Church since 2008. We're having our final community Open Tree Climb to say goodbye to our office's beloved live oak tree, Abram, before we move to our new location!🌳

Here's the need to know👇
- TOMORROW, June 6th from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm (*last block will begin at 1:45*).
- Tree climbers must be 6+ years old to participate.
- Climbing with us is FREE, thanks to the Hough Foundation for sponsoring our community tree climbing events.
- Tree climb blocks are first come, first serve, and sign-ups for blocks will begin at 9:45 am.
- Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle are recommended.

Do you have memories or photos of you climbing Abe with Pathfinder? We want to hear your stories and see your experiences over the years. Feel free to drop them in the comments, tag us in stories, or drop us a DM!

We can't wait to give this space a beautiful send off with all of you in our community, before we see you at our next location. So come get your final chance to climb our beloved live oak tree, Abe, with us!

05/29/2026

It's finally almost here- Pathfinder's Old Florida Soirée Fundraiser is TOMORROW, May 30th!

We have music, shuffleboard, an incredible silent auction, delicious food provided by Wild Child, specialty drinks, live poetry, and more in store to help us raise money for our Youth Scholarship Fund!

Here's all you need to know👇
📍We'll be at St. Pete Shuffle 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg
🎟 Tickets are $40, which includes food and a drink ticket. They can be purchased here: https://givebutter.com/c/PFsoiree26
📅 May 30th from 7:00-10:30 PM
💃 Vintage or Florida-inspired attire is encouraged.
💵 Bringing extra cash or a credit card for beverages and to participate in our silent auction is suggested.

We have so many wonderful event sponsors and donors from our community that we want to extend our deep gratitude to!

Thank you to our event sponsors: Crown Automotive Charities & Hawkins Family Foundation, St. Petersburg Foundation, Prida Guida & Perez, P.A., DaySpring Camp & Conference Center, Dudley & Dudley Law, P.A., Rebecca Joyal, Life Adventures Counseling, Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center, Mike Steele, Amber Valente & Joe Whalen, Vertical Ventures, Vincent Della Rocca, and Pinellas Community Foundation!

And of course thank you to so many wonderful local businesses that donated items and experiences for our silent auction, food and beverages, supplies, and time to help make this event possible!

All proceeds from this event help Pathfinder bring transformative experiences to students in Pinellas County through experiential education. You can help your community by attending, becoming an event sponsor, or donating directly to the cause to today!

We can't wait to see you there tomorrow!