Outdoor Recreation and Land Stewardship for Veterans in Douglas County, OR
Source One Serenity's mission is to empower veterans to regain their purpose and build community. Our programs: Outdoor Activities, Peer Support and Trail Stewardship.
Outdoor Recreation
Nature is our partner
to heal, to bond and to thrive.
We offer outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, fishing, and white water rafting, providing opportunities for individuals to connect with nature and each other.
Trail Stewardship
Service with purpose, mission-driven, to preserve our trails on public lands.
Trail work events and projects like rebuilding Reynolds Shelter. Our efforts ensure that these natural spaces remain accessible and enjoyable for future generations.
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Peer Support
Connecting hearts,
uplifting lives.
Our new Peer Support program offers a safe space for sharing and encouragement.
"After just one weekend of fly-fishing in downpour, barbecuing juicy cutlets over a glowing bed of hot embers, being surrounded by one of the most magical forests of the N. Umpqua River; I can say with total conviction that I have regained a good bit of my mental peace and tranquility. Not only was the trip a spiritual journey, moreover I discovered a new family…"
Tobiah Carl Megavero, Post-9/11 veteran
Profound meetings with these two remarkable veterans
Frank Moore is a WWII veteran who after his deployment in Normandy in 1944 became a conservationist and land steward. He healed his unseen wounds from the war through the river, his fly rod and steelhead. By experiencing firsthand the healing power of nature, and the rebirth of his soul, he had a new mission to protect the magnificent gem, the North Umpqua River from heavy logging in the 60s and 70s. And he did…
What an honor to meet with Gary Zukav, a spiritual teacher and the author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers! In his book, The Seat of the Soul, and in some of his interviews with Oprah Winfrey, he shared experiences and perceptions of his military service as a Green Beret in Vietnam.
WHAT'S NEW AT SOURCE ONE SERENITY
Since MLK Day 2025, we have conducted four trail work events at Douglas County's Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park, contributing nearly 100 volunteer hours so far! Watch this video to see how the trail looks now and learn why this work is so meaningful for veterans.
Check out our vets in action!
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