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Grand Canyon Youth Builds Lasting Connections to Rivers
For almost 30 years, Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) has been offering educational outdoor experiences that connect young people from across the country to the rivers and canyons of the southwestern U.S. These place-based
Nature Gap Report Emphasizes the Importance of Nature Access
At NRF, we’re invested in helping kids spend time outside for many reasons. Outdoor recreation is joyful, and kids deserve opportunities to have fun. We are, however, driven by more than a desire to connect kids to
Gardeneers Connects Kids with Nature and Community
Kids learn a lot about the world from their everyday surroundings. This is why it is critical to bring nature-based experiences to the spaces kids visit regularly, in addition to creating opportunities to kids to
Year At A Glance
34.5K+
youth served
$2.41M
invested in youth recreation programs
96
grants made
$19.4M
to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade
