Founded in 1998 by Mark LaBarbera, the Outdoor Heritage Education Center group continues to fulfill its mission: To increase the public's understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for natural resources, professional resource management and America's outdoor heritage, including related activities like fishing, hunting and other shooting sports.

We connect youth and adults to the outdoors and natural resources.  

We understand how this benefits people, families and society.  Healthy, active outdoor lifestyles and a connection to nature is good for the individual and for the environment.

The Outdoor Heritage Education Center fulfills its mission in a number of ways, from hosting mentored  hunting, target shooting and fishing events and programs to providing support for like-minded outdoor education efforts, with a special emphasis on mentoring youngsters beyond the typical one-day outdoor event.

For information about OHEC matching grant funding, please tell us about your programs and needs at ohecinfo@peoplepc.com or mark@outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com.