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.
2024 OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION TRENDS REPORT
New research from the Outdoor Foundation reveals record participation rates and increased diversity.
2023 Outdoor Foundation Annual Report
2023 was a landmark year of growth. The Thrive Outside Community Initiative helped to connect 95,000+ youth and their families to the joy, wonder, and myriad benefits of the outdoors.
2024 Special Report on Fishing
Whether fishing on lakes, rivers, streams, or seas, 57.7 million Americans ages 6 and over of were united in 2023 by the love of fishing.
THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE
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Q&A with Brooke Thurau, Conservation Partnership and Network Specialist for The Nature Conservancy in Chicago By Kassondra Kloos The Outdoor Foundation Thrive
Q&A with Akiima Price, Thrive Outside Washington D.C. Director By Kassondra Kloos The Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside Initiative is a national network
Thanks to our community leaders, partners, and participants, our 2022 Thrive Outside Day events were an overwhelming success! Read below to learn
THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Board of directors
Amy Dominguez-Arms
Chair
Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant
Jen Mull Neuhaus
Past Chair
Former CEO, Backwoods
Hilary Hartley
Treasurer – Secretary
President, Thule Group
Jennifer Boldry
Director
Applied Innovation Leader, NAXION
Danica Carey
Director
Director of Marketing Operations, Seirus Innovative Accessories
Bill Neff
Director
Vice President of Marketing – EMEA, YETI
Joe Pellegrini
Director
Managing Director,
R.W. Baird & Co
Nate Simmons
Director
Co-CEO, Backbone Media
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