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Manny Almonte Awarded NRF’s 2023 Crawford Prize

"We all belong outdoors. We all want to be seen. We all want to be heard. We all want to be understood. When we create spaces for that to happen and we use nature to activate all of our senses and to remove the focus

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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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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 young people walk through a grove of trees with their backs to the camera
Photo courtesy of Movement Education Outdoors

Outdoor Grantee Cohorts See Big Wins Over Three Years

For the past three years, Tom’s of Maine has provided key support to NRF through its Get Into Nature initiative. This funding allowed NRF to grow our Outdoor Grants program, which focuses primarily on funding smaller,

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A child closely studies a plant with a magnifying glass

Plant Identification with Kids

Kids tend to be curious and ask questions about the world around them. Spending time outside in natural spaces is a great way to help youth hone that curiosity and gain the skills they need to ask good questions,

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Dr. Horton stands in front of a hedge and smiles at the camera
Photo courtesy of Dr. Teresa Horton

Dr. Teresa H. Horton Joins NRF's Advisory Council

We are excited to announce that Dr. Teresa (Terry) Horton has joined the NRF Advisory Council. Dr. Horton is an accomplished researcher with a background in evolutionary biology, physiology, ecology, and animal

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