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We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Recent News

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Nature Gap Report Emphasizes the Importance of Nature Access

April 28, 2026

At NRF, we’re invested in helping kids spend time outside for many reasons. Outdoor recreation is joyful, and kids deserve opportunities to have fun. We are, however, driven by more than a desire to connect kids to

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Photo courtesy of Gardeneers

Gardeneers Connects Kids with Nature and Community

April 13, 2026

Kids learn a lot about the world from their everyday surroundings. This is why it is critical to bring nature-based experiences to the spaces kids visit regularly, in addition to creating opportunities to kids to

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a school garden has raised beds and is filled with kids

Children & Nature Network Advocates for Green Schoolyards

March 16, 2026

Natural spaces come in all shapes and sizes, from national parks and wilderness areas to backyards and local greenways. It’s important to invest in conservation projects across this spectrum. Both the Yosemite Valley

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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