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We All Thrive Outside

The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, we work with partners across the country to address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all.

2023 OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION TRENDS REPORT

New research from the Outdoor Foundation reveals record participation rates and increased diversity.

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2022 Outdoor Foundation Annual Report

2022 was a landmark year of growth. The Thrive Outside Community Initiative helped to connect 40,842 youth and their families to the joy, wonder, and myriad benefits of the outdoors.

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2023 Special Report on Fishing

Whether fishing on lakes, rivers, streams, or seas, 54.5 million Americans ages 6 and over of were united in 2022 by the love of fishing.

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THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE

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This Black History Month, we’re recognizing and celebrating Black leaders within the Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside network. These individuals are not only

Thanks to Thrive Outside community leaders, partners, and participants, our 2023 Thrive Outside Day events were an overwhelming success! Read and see

Q&A with Rachel Felder, a naturalist at the City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department  The Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside Initiative is

THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PARTNERS

1:1 donation match from Thrive Outside Community organizations.

THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

Board of directors

Amy Dominguez-Arms

Chair

Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant

Jen Mull Neuhaus

Past Chair

Former CEO, Backwoods

Ray Rivera

Secretary & Treasurer

Partner and Co-founder,
KRS Strategy Group

Jennifer Boldry

Director

Applied Innovation Leader, NAXION

Danica Carey

Director

Director of Marketing Operations, Seirus Innovative Accessories

Hilary Hartley

Director

President, Thule Group

Bill Neff

Director

Vice President of Marketing – EMEA, YETI

Joe Pellegrini

Director

Managing Director,
R.W. Baird & Co

Get In Touch

 

LESFORD DUNCAN

Executive Director

lduncan@outdoorfoundation.org

 

JACOB FISHER

Development and Programs Manager

jfisher@outdoorfoundation.org

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