Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Reclaiming Rights, Land, and a Way of Life

Day by day, Indigenous Regeneration works to reconnect people to each other and the world around them.

Breaking Down Barriers

Through Rippleffect, students experience the power of the outdoors.

Challenged to Succeed

Environmental Traveling Companions helps people discover paths forward they didn’t know existed.

Getting Kids Outdoors as Early as Possible

With the help of the Natural Learning Initiative, childcare providers in Raleigh, North Carolina create nurturing and expansive outdoor learning spaces.

Point Bonita YMCA Delivers Meaningful Experiences in the Outdoors Every Child Deserves

Point Bonita YMCA is at-the-ready to welcome more students to their first outdoor education experience.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.

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