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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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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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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Joins NRF's Board of Trustees

Jackie Joyner-Kersee has a long and distinguished career beginning as an outstanding high school athlete in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was unmatched as a basketball player and track athlete at Lincoln Senior High

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Arshay Cooper

Arshay Cooper Awarded NRF’s 2022 Crawford Prize

Arshay Cooper was awarded the 2022 Robert W. Crawford Achievement Prize at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the National Recreation Foundation held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 5, 2022.

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Forest Therapy Shows Promise as a Well-Being Practice

Extensive scientific research now supports the idea that spending time in nature has positive impacts on our physical and mental health. Forest therapy builds on this idea to offer the healing benefits of nature in a

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