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In Solidarity

June 1, 2020

NRF Welcomes New Trustee, Dr. Darryl Taylor

April 16, 2020 Cranbrook, Darryl Taylor, Detroit, Horizons-Upward Bound

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

We Need Nature and Recreation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 28, 2020 biological anthropologist, Children & Nature Network, coronavirus, COVID-19, National Recreation and Park Association, nature, Nature, Culture and Human Health Network, Northwestern University, NRPA, outdoors, pandemic, Pritzker, recreation, shelter-in-place, Teresa H Horton

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

Laureus Virtual Training Camp

March 26, 2020 coronavirus, Laureus, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, sport based youth development, Virtual Training Camp

Our colleagues at the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA are offering an important resource to providers of sports based youth development programs during these challenging coronavirus times.

Children & Nature Network is FINDING NATURE during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 Children & Nature Network, coronavirus, COVID-19, Finding Nature, Richard Louv, Sarah Milligan-Toffler

The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) is responding quickly during this time of great disruption from coronavirus. C&NN was co-founded by Richard Louv, NRF's 2019 Crawford Prize recipient. As advocates for the myriad of

Sophie Twichell, NRF's Executive Director

Response to Covid-19 Pandemic

March 24, 2020 coronavirus, COVID-19, National Recreation Foundation, pandemic, Sophie Twichell

Dear NRF Grantees, As our world grapples with the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, we want to express our deep concern and support for our grantees. Please know how grateful the National Recreation