Nature Project

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“The Nature Project provides educational programs to support underserved youth from marginalized communities. We create transformative experiences in nature for youth alongside professional athletes supporting outdoor recreation and leadership.”

“Programs included 5 events in partnership with local Seattle area positive youth development organizations serving BIPOC high school teens.We provided transportation of teens and mentors to participate in nature programming.Over 60 individuals participated in day programs farming at Oxbow Farm in Carnation Wa, rock climbing in Mt Baker Snoqualmie Forest, Mtn biking the Iron Goat trail, biking along Lake Washington and hiking in The Cascade Mtns.We partnered with local non profit orgs Rainier Athletes, Congolese Refugee Integration Network, Mentoring Urban Students and Teens, Friends of the Children, Bellevue Boys and Girls Club.All participants were fed snacks and lunch during the program and provided water bottles and t-shirts.Surveys were conducted to evaluate our programming goals and interviews on video to capture stories of impact. Professional athletes mentors participated in all activities and facilitated conversations about connections to nature and outdoor recreation for physical and mental health for teens who have not historically had the access or opportunity to these outdoor nature experiences.”