Meet Val Lee: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Val is fulfilled by caring for the land for people. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Fellows
Meet Tammy VuPham: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Tammy loves to develop people’s confidence through nature-based experiences. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Priscilla Solis Ybarra: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Priscilla is a professor shaped by her Mexican American ancestors. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Norbaya Durr: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Norbaya is an academic, small business owner, and nonprofit leader. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Nicole Rawlinson: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Nicole is passionate about the power of community impact. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Natalie Orozco: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Natalie is a first-generation Latina who is passionate about Earth Wisdom. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Johnny Buck: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Johnny is an Indigenous leader who’s passionate about strengthening people’s relationship with nature. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Jessica Mehta 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Jessica is driven by her Cherokee ancestors and healing outdoor experiences. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Ina Tubilleja: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Ina is driven by creating spaces for everyone to live their healthiest lives. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
Meet Hector Fox: 2021-2022 Rethink Outside™ Fellow
Hector is passionate about the connection between history and the land. Get to know this 2021 Rethink Outside™ Fellow.
These resources
help you rethink outside.
Explore ideas and insights from across the field that can help shift our shared narrative about nature and what becomes possible when everyone belongs outside.
Narrative and Storytelling
Tools and insights for strengthening communications and creating lasting change through story. Learn why narrative matters to grantmaking and how to invest in narrative power for the long term.
Health & Wellbeing
How time in nature can support health and wellbeing throughout our lives, from childhood development to healthy aging.
Climate & Community Resilience
Strong relationships with nature and place can help communities respond to our changing climate and build resilience for the future.
Making the Case for Nature
Evidence and messaging that demonstrate why nature connection matters and help build broader support for this work.
Advocacy & Philanthropic Action
Approaches to strengthening advocacy and investing in the capacity needed to make meaningful nature connection possible.
Equity, Access & Environmental Justice
Insights into the barriers to nature connection and community-led approaches to creating more equitable access and belonging.
Research, Evidence & Evaluation
Research and evaluation approaches that deepen our understanding of nature connection and help assess the impact of related investments.