Inspiring the outdoor habit in kids and families by connecting research, knowledge, people and programs. With the goal of everyone experiencing the fun and joy of the outdoors once a week.

2021 SPECIAL REPORT: NEW OUTDOOR PARTICIPANT (COVID AND BEYOND)
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, more Americans have turned to the outdoors, some for the first time and others for the first time in many years. These new outdoor participants represent an unprecedented opportunity to grow and diversify the outdoor community. But to capitalize on this opportunity, we need to better understand these participants.
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2020 Thrive Outside Impact Report
We’re helping create a more inclusive and accessible outdoor experience for all. See what the Thrive Outside Initiative has accomplished in year one.
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Getting Kids Outside and Making the Outdoors a Habit
Thrive Outside Communities

Atlanta
The Thrive Outside Atlanta Community is led by the Trust for Public Land together with a diverse network of partners in West Atlanta and along the Chattahoochee River.
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Grand Rapids
The Thrive Outside Grand Rapids Community is led by Our Community’s Children, a partnership of the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Oklahoma City
The Thrive Outside Oklahoma City Community is led by the OKC RIVERSPORT Foundation together with a broad-based network of partners infusing an active, outdoor lifestyle among youth.
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San Diego
The Thrive Outside San Diego Community, led by The San Diego Foundation, is strengthening an existing network of nonprofit, philanthropic, academic and government partners.
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Thrive Outside Community Leadership Partners

1:1 donation match from Thrive Community organizations.
Thrive Outside Community Supporters

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jen Mull Neuhaus
Chairperson
Former CEO, Backwoods

Beaver Theodosakis
Secretary/Treasurer
Founder, prAna

Steve Barker
Director
Founder, Eagle Creek

Sally McCoy
Immediate Past Chair
Former CEO, CamelBak

Jen Boldry
Director
Applied Innovation Leader
NAXION

Amy Dominguez-Arms
Director
Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant

Ray Rivera
Director
Partner and Co-founder,
KRS Strategy Group

Joe Pellegrini
Director
Managing Director
R.W. Baird & Co
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