The recently announced “Outdoorist Oath” is a new way for ALL people to engage in supporting a thriving planet and thriving people.
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.
New research from the Outdoor Foundation reveals record participation rates and long-term challenges.
The Thrive Outside network reached 14,849 youths in eight communities nationwide throughout 2021. Read more about the tremendous progress made last year.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans turned to the outdoors, some for the first time and others for the first time in many years.
The recently announced “Outdoorist Oath” is a new way for ALL people to engage in supporting a thriving planet and thriving people.
Thanks to our community partners and participants, Thrive Outside Day events were a success nationwide! Communities in Atlanta, Grand Rapids, Maine, Oklahoma
We all deserve to thrive outside. But research shows that serious equity barriers such as safety, walkability, transportation, cost and cultural inclusion,
1:1 donation match from Thrive Outside Community organizations.
Jen Mull Neuhaus
Chairperson
Former CEO, Backwoods
Jennifer Boldry
Director
Applied Innovation Leader, NAXION
Danica Carey
Director
Director of Marketing Operations, Seirus Innovative Accessories
Amy Dominguez-Arms
Vice Chair
Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant
Lesford Duncan
Director
CEO, Greening Youth Foundation
Hilary Hartley
Director
President, Thule Group
Bill Neff
Director
Vice President of Marketing – EMEA, YETI
Joe Pellegrini
Director
Managing Director,
R.W. Baird & Co
Ray Rivera
Secretary & Treasurer
Partner and Co-founder,
KRS Strategy Group