The outdoors provides opportuntities for personal growth. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming current Engler senior, Elijah Riley! He is the owner and founder of Big Gumdrop Outdoors with the mission of connecting urban young people back to nature. Elijah enjoys being a mentor for young people and inspiring them to give back to the outdoors through conservation. Tune into this episode to hear how Elijah came to understand his passion for nature and giving back to the community that raised him.

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