This digest suggests steps to take to organize an outdoor education organization at a state, regional, or local level. After an individual or group has determined the need for an organization and an area to be served, the first step is to organize a working meeting of no more than 20 key persons. Next, the purpose of the organization and services to be provided by the organization must be determined. Services may include workshops, newsletters, resources, and/or certification programs. A list of immediate and long-term goals should be compiled and prioritized. Officers for the first year of operation need to be determined and selected. Essential committees must be identified and named. Significant committees during the early years of the organization might include membership, constitution and bylaws, finance, newsletter, workshop, resource services, goals, and nominating. Finally, the constitution and bylaws should be written, including names, purpose, logo, membership, dues, meeting schedules, makeup of the executive board, officers, committees, and their lengths of terms and responsibilities. Allied professional organizations that share common purposes with the new outdoor education organization can be contacted. The digest furnishes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 10 such organizations and 6 government agencies. (NEC)