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A young person runs while holding a blue flag
Photo courtesy of Yellow Bird Life Ways
A young person stands looking down a trail with their back to the camera
Photo courtesy of the Charles Roundtree Bloom Project

Extreme Weather Affects Outdoor Access

Many factors influence our ability to engage in outdoor recreation. We need access to free time, transportation, gear, and information about participating safely. For many folks, there are added barriers of navigating

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children and adults work with potted plants together
Photo courtesy of Latinos Progresando

Intergenerational Connections Help Foster a Relationship with Nature

NRF Outdoor Grants support programs that invite kids outside and foster a connection with nature. This can look like initiatives that only work with young people, but another great way to support youth is through

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A child shades their eyes while holding a water bottle

Extreme Heat Poses Risks to Youth Recreation

Spring is here, which means it’s the time of year when temperatures start rising and lots of people start spending more time outside. While there are many fun outdoor activities available year round, warmer weather

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Two boys stand with fishing gear and smile big at the camera
Photo courtesy of The Humble Hustle

New Cohort of Outdoor Grantees Invites Youth Outside

Across all of our grant programs, NRF is ultimately working towards a world in which all kids can spend time outside in ways they enjoy and feel prepared to contribute meaningfully to a better future for themselves,

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A young child stares at the camera while laying on the ground writing

Nature Writing is a Gateway to Observation and Adventure

Nature writing is a powerful way to connect with outdoor spaces and other people’s experiences in the outdoors. We can read nature writing from different time periods and locations to better understand a variety of

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