What is NOVA Outdoor Recreation?
Thanks to the overwhelming success of the Outdoor Project, the NOVA College Recreation Office now proudly leads a variety of hiking trips and outdoor adventures designed to help our students and staff reconnect with nature. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply unwind, NOVA Outdoor Recreation is your gateway to the restorative power of nature—for your mind, body, and soul. To learn more about future evens, check back here or sign-up for our Canvas page.
🌟 What We Offer
🧘 Outdoor Yoga (weather permitting)
🥾 Guided Hikes
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
🧗 Rock Climbing
🎿 Skiing Excursions
🤝 Community Volunteering
…and more!
Meet our Outdoor Recreation Leader!
NOVA's Outdoor Recreation Leader is a seasoned expert with a deep passion for nature and community. TeddiJo (TJ) Reynolds delivers both adventure and safety on every outing backed by extensive experience and impressive credentials:
🎖️ U.S. Army veteran
👨👦 Raised five Boy Scouts
🌲 Leave No Trace Educator
🚑 Wilderness First Aid trained
🧭 Certified Wilderness Survival Instructor
🚶 Active Volunteer with Girls Who Hike Virginia
🥾 Honored as a Master Hiker by Virginia State Parks
🏕️ Outdoor Educator & Trip Leader for Wilderness Kids of Alexandria
🧘 RYT-500 Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Women’s Wellness Coach