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Decline of Youth Participation: Outdoor Recreation
The National Recreation Foundation is “dedicated to enhancing the role of recreation as a positive force in improving the quality of life of youth. We do this by investing in recreation programs directed at those who
National Recreation Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
We are pleased to announce the election of five new trustees to the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) Board of Trustees:
A Field At Risk
Environmental and Outdoor Science Education Organizations Face Threat of Shrinking by More than Half Due to COVID-19 University of California at Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science recently released a policy brief
Can I Visit the Park While Social Distancing?
A New York Times article covered an issue on many Americans’ minds. That is, can we exercise outside while still social distancing? Health professionals and scientists weighed in to give us the answers to these
NRF Welcomes New Trustee, Dr. Darryl Taylor
Dr. Darryl L. Taylor from Detroit, Michigan is the newest member of National Recreation Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Taylor has a deeply anchored passion for helping youth from under-resourced communities
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We Need Nature and Recreation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The arrival of coronavirus on our shores has resulted in an enormous upheaval of our everyday lives. It's never been more important for us to stay active and find respite outdoors. As an expert on the human health