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Blog Entries - Dec. 2022

A young child runs through a puddle while wearing rain gear

Outdoor Recreation and Climate Change

Historically, outdoor recreation and environmental conservation often were interconnected. For example, the national park system in the U.S. was established both to conserve natural resources and create places for

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20th Anniversary of Crawford Prize

NRF's Crawford Prize Turns 20!

The National Recreation Foundation is experiencing a most historic moment. Its Robert W. Crawford Prize turned 20! Enjoy this video where Prize recipients from over those 20 years join NRF in celebrating this major

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A little boy smiles while leaning on a tree stump in the woods
Photo courtesy of Backyard Basecamp

New Cohort of Grantees Fosters Outdoor Connection

In 2021, the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) and Tom’s of Maine (TOM) decided to work together to ensure that the next generation of kids has more equitable access to outdoor recreation and education experiences

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