Salt Experiment: Winter Science

Salt Experiment: Laying String

🧂❄️ Why Does Salt Make Icy Walkways Safer? Try This Fun Salt Experiment! ❄️🔬 Winter often brings icy sidewalks and roads, but have you ever wondered why sprinkling salt helps […]

Jaclyn Rodriguez

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Jaclyn Rodriguez is an accomplished marketing leader dedicated to boosting engagement and visibility for mission-driven organizations like Muddy Sneakers. Jaclyn’s background combines expertise in multi-channel strategies, high-impact campaigns, and digital […]

Aaliyah Wright

Piedmont Piedmont Programming Manager, Aaliyah Wright smiling at the camera.

We’re excited to introduce Aaliyah Wright, Programming Manager for Muddy Sneakers’ Piedmont Hub at Muddy Sneakers! Originally from Greenwood, South Carolina, Aaliyah has always been deeply passionate about the natural […]

Samantha Woods

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Samantha Woods, Muddy Sneakers Core Instructor, was born and raised in Western North Carolina, primarily Asheville. She is happy to still call these mountains home. Samantha has always had a […]

Post-Helene Operations Update

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many of our friends and supporters have reached out to ask about Muddy Sneakers’ next steps and how we are responding to the storm’s […]

Kira King

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A passion for the natural world began early for Kira King. She grew up in an 1800s log cabin in the forests of Indiana. Kira spent her childhood exploring the […]

Cody “Finn” Finney

Cody "Finn" Finney standing atop a mountain smiling at the camera.

Cody Finney, or “Finn” as we know him, hails from Elkin, North Carolina, in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. Finn’s love and passion for nature were ingrained in him […]

Jennifer Steedley

Headshot of Muddy Sneakers Core Instructor Jennifer Steedley smiling at the camera.

Jennifer Steedley is deeply passionate about the natural world and dedicates herself to fostering environmental stewardship in her students. She aims to inspire young explorers to discover the wonders of […]