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A young person wearing a backpack looks back at the camera and smiles
Photo courtesy of The Semilla Project

Grantees Foster a Connection to Nature and Latinx Identity

As of 2023, almost 20% of the U.S. population identifies as Hispanic, which equates to over 65 million people. September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month celebrates the range of

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Youth and elders work together in a garden
Photo courtesy of Khmer Community of Seattle King County

Khmer Community of Seattle King County Promotes a Connection to Place Through Nature

There are all kinds of reasons to spend time outside. We can see beautiful things, participate in sports and hobbies that we love, learn about science, appreciate nature writing and art, and engage with people we care

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A group of teens stand holding upright surf boards on a beach
Photo courtesy of Native Like Water

Indigenizing Outdoor Recreation

Due to historical and present day forms of racism, including the legacy of colonialism, many Indigenous communities do not have access to the same services and resources as predominantly white communities. Indigenous

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a girl with braids pets a horse outside

Grantee Spotlight: Q&A with Black Outside

Black Outside, Inc. received a 2022 Outdoor Grant from NRF. Funding supports Black Outside’s Charles Roundtree Bloom Project. Based in San Antonio, the program aims to create a space of communal healing for youth

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The Outdoors Alliance for Kids is Pushing for National Change

The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) is a coalition of organizations from across the country that are united around the common cause of getting kids outside and more connected to nature. Committed to multi-sector

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adult and child walking down a beach

Outdoor Play in the Era of Climate Change

There are many different barriers that prevent people from engaging in outdoor recreation. Limited access to transportation, leisure time, and greenspace as well as high gear costs and a lack of social support are just

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