So many people are finding new ways to connect with people and things they love. Facebook and Twitter are two of the most extensive and fast growing ways.

Twitter

The ERC has created a new Twitter site that helps outdoor lovers keep their pulse on what’s going on outdoors in Sun Valley. Whether it's trail updates or wildlife sightings, SVOutdoors connects you, in "real-time",  to the outdoor news that matters to you.

Called Sun Valley Outdoors (http://twitter.com/SVOutdoors), this service passes on information on a wide range of happenings, such as:

• Trail openings & closures
• Campsite openings & closures
• Road openings & closures
• Wildlife sighting
• Astronomical events
• Interesting weather events (like the rainbow that folks saw on Wed PM)
• Generally fun stuff that people experience outdoors

Add Your Voice to the Outdoor Buzz

Not only can you receive the latest news but you can also help pass it on. When you come across interesting outdoor news, simply "tweet" or text your news along with "@SVOutdoors" to 40404 right from you cellphone. You can also send tweets from the Twitter website or email.

Example: @SVOutdoors Just spotted two moose over at the beaver ponds in Trail Creek. What a sight!

Signing up is easy!

1. Simply go to Twitter.com
2. Sign up for an account
3. Click here to start following Sun Valley Outdoors

The more people we have in this network, the more likely it is that we'll never miss a beat of our "outdoor living".

Facebook

Be an fan of the ERC on Facebook to get up-to-date information on sustainability, nature, and ERC events and activities in the valley.

Becoming a fan is easy!

The ERC constantly seeks ways to foster a sense of community built around environmental education and sustainability. Facebook and Twitter are great ways for real-time updates and information to spread quickly through networks of friends.