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
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Nature Writing is a Gateway to Observation and Adventure
Nature writing is a powerful way to connect with outdoor spaces and other people’s experiences in the outdoors. We can read nature writing from different time periods and locations to better understand a variety of
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Khmer Community of Seattle King County Promotes a Connection to Place Through Nature
There are all kinds of reasons to spend time outside. We can see beautiful things, participate in sports and hobbies that we love, learn about science, appreciate nature writing and art, and engage with people we care
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Outdoor Grantee Cohorts See Big Wins Over Three Years
For the past three years, Tom’s of Maine has provided key support to NRF through its Get Into Nature initiative. This funding allowed NRF to grow our Outdoor Grants program, which focuses primarily on funding smaller,
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