(Segment 1, From 02.25.2023 Show)

Hub Knott, Founder & Executive Director, of The Living Earth School kicks off this episode of The Carolina Outdoors with his passion for experiential education and engaging young people through small group learning and mentoring in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Hub and his dedicated staff of educators and outdoor professionals have been helping families and students learn the benefits of connecting with our natural resources for more than 20 years.

For the 2023-2024 academic year The Living Earth School is offering a unique gap year experience for students eager to continue their growth and their outdoor knowledge, while pushing pause on entering college right out of high school. Hub explains the value of The Deeper Roots Immersion Program designed to inspire participants to find their calling.

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