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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

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

Kansas Students Learn, Cope and, Heal Through Environmental Education

An alternative high school in Kansas partnered with environmental educators to Rethink Outside for students often left behind.

Their Ancestors’ Wildest Dream: A Weekend with Camping to Connect

Camping to Connect brings young Black and Brown teens outside to the “Wood Hood” for mentorship and community.

Tale of Two Community Schoolyard Projects: From Chiloquin to Tacoma

This story highlights a successful private-public partnership, working at the intersections of outdoor access, education, health, and equity.

Developing Healthy and Satisfying Connections to Land and Community

Appalachian Headwaters supports kids and families by extending their knowledge and relationships in the outdoors.

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.