Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
Our Focus is Youth
We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.
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Recent News
Food Forests Offer an Agricultural Alternative
Food systems intersect with climate change in multiple ways. Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change. Our modern food system produces high levels of CO2 emissions, which accelerate the greenhouse effect,
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Climate Change is Shaping Philanthropic Work
Climate change has an impact on virtually all areas of human life. Extreme heat and more frequent storms are shifting where we live, how we engage in recreation, and how we construct our built environment. Stress about
Extreme Weather Affects Outdoor Access
Many factors influence our ability to engage in outdoor recreation. We need access to free time, transportation, gear, and information about participating safely. For many folks, there are added barriers of navigating
Year At A Glance
34.5K+
youth served
$2.41M
invested in youth recreation programs
96
grants made
$19.4M
to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade