Friends of Youth and Nature (FOYAN)
promotes, ​supports, and facilitates​ opportunities for youth and ​families to go outside! 
  • Explore and embrace nature
  • Experience new outdoor activities
  • Engage in stewardship projects

Our mission is to:
  • Connect youth and families with local providers of outdoor and nature programs.
  • Provide scholarships for youth to attend outdoor education programs; and provide assistance with transportation costs for field trips.
  • Promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Support stewardship opportunities in our local communities.
  • Provide a web platform with information that connects environmental education providers with teachers, students and parents.
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Beware of the Silent Killers of the Night!
Oct 24-31, 2021 is Bat Week
Learn new facts about these hard working, amazing creatures, and help them out - build a bat house!


Just 20 minutes!
  Check out 20 Ideas for 20 Minutes outside.
Time outside works wonders for your kids’ stress levels and overall feelings of well-being.

Its Fall!
Check out OUR TIPS for getting kids outside!
Hiking Gems of the Grand Mesa
Finding Your Way in the Great Outdoors
Favorite Fall Hikes with Kids
Backyard Bucket List
Family Hiking in Western Colorado
Hip Pocket Hiking Trail Games for Kids
101 Tips to Hike With Your Kids


​There is no Wi-Fi in nature, but we promise you a better connection.
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