Vision, Mission, and Goals

Our Vision

Our vision is to have Duckhorn Outdoors provide life-changing outdoor experiences that enrich the lives of the veterans, first-responders, youth and citizens of the Heartland.

Our Mission

Our mission is to revitalize the lives of the citizens of the Heartland through life-changing experiences, provided in a healthy and safe outdoor environment, that enrich and support our rural communities.

We accomplish this, in collaboration with other organizations that share our vision, through unplugged outdoor adventures, conservation programs and education and volunteer opportunities.

Our Goals

DOA strives to:

  • Educate and engage individuals in safe, meaningful and fun outdoor activities
  • Provide opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds to enjoy nature at DuckHorn Lodge
  • Thank individuals who risk their lives for our country and our safety – military, police, EMT’s – through DOA programs and facilities
  • Collaborate with schools, community groups, military support organizations and first-responders to ensure programming is appropriate, effective, and life-altering
  • Design experiences of reward, revitalization, encouragement, and camaraderie for our constituents: Heartland residents, children, veterans and first-responders
  • Provide access for physically and mentally disabled individuals to enjoy nature and outdoor activities
  • Provide demonstrative projects related to regenerative agriculture

History

Our vision is to have Duckhorn Outdoors provide life-changing outdoor experiences that enrich the lives of the veterans, first-responders, youth and citizens of the Heartland.

Our Facilities

DuckHorn Lodge in Urich, MO is a 4,000 sq. ft. lodge overlooking 220 prime acres with creeks, groomed fields, wildlife, and a 13-acre lake.

The Lodge has 20 beds, a fully functioning kitchen and a large dining facility.

In addition to the Lodge, Duckhorn Outdoors has access to an additional 450 acres of wetlands and 2-3 miles of access to the South Grand River.

Constituents & Champions (Volunteers)

Constituents

Duckhorn Outdoors targets demographic groups that need to be rewarded, educated, and/or enticed through the vast number of outdoor activities in Missouri and Kansas.

Duckhorn Outdoors holds a variety of events for youth, women, physically and mentally disabled, first-responders, veterans, young adults and Duckhorn Outdoors Champions.

The impact on these individuals, volunteers and participants, is in many cases life changing. Youngsters are thrilled with catching their first fish, camping out with their troop, and talking around a campfire. Veterans and First-Responders are building mutual support communities through events and helping DOA set-up and put-on events.

These are all great examples of how lives are enhanced through DuckHorn programming and facilities.

Champions (Volunteers)

The Champions are volunteers and/or family members that plan, coordinate, and manage the events. They also help fund the activities. More than 350+ volunteer hours and $6000 are required for each weekend event.

In 2019, Duckhorn Outdoors has hosted 16 separate events with more than 10,000 volunteer hours and 500 participants.