Discover the thrill of the Chill!
Sixth grade students explore the Grand Mesa National Forest in winter and learn winter survival tricks.
You too can become a Junior Snow Ranger
Sixth grade students explore the Grand Mesa National Forest in winter and learn winter survival tricks.
You too can become a Junior Snow Ranger
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WHAT WE DO FOR YOUTH!
A FREE GEAR LIBRARY!
Camping gear, snowshoes, cross-country ski equipment and a fleet of mountain bikes are available for youth in Montrose, Delta, and Ouray counties. This library aims to provide equal access to outdoor experiences for families who cannot afford gear. Youth from Partners and Families Plus get a lesson from Montrose Recreation folks on braking/shifting mt bikes at Ridgway State Park. 
TOGETHER FOR RESILIENT YOUTH (TRY)!
We work with partners to give under-served youth opportunities to be active outdoors by providing equipment, transportation and mentors/instructors for outdoor activities. We facilitate TRY with a coalition of youth organizations: Families Plus, Partners, CASA7JD, Haven House for the Homeless, Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club, and Hilltop Family Services. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose Recreation District, and others help us provide bi-monthly events for these youth to experience outdoor activities and create a bond with nature. A mother from Haven House snowshoes with her son along Black Canyon National Park's rim road. 
NATURE LEARNING EVENTS! Nature is amazing! We want to bring the magic of it to our youth through hands-on interactions with natural resource specialist and explorations on our public lands. A Forest Service wildlife biologist explains adaptations owls have for flying at night. Change the way you think of the forest!
Do you know that trees talk to each other? For more information on tree talk check these videos out:
How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other in the Forest | Decoder - YouTube The Secret Language of Trees - YouTube |
BRING ON THE SUMMER
Youth Festival May 24, 2025 We need your help! More info on sponsorship packages and activity providers Children and the Outdoors- Why it matters according to science The Importance of funding outdoor activities for kids 
Our vision, mission and goals are focused on our youth here on the Western Slope of Colorado (Learn More )
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FOYAN would like to recognize the grant awards we recently received in 2024:
Colorado Grand awarded FOYAN $10,000 for outreach to get more youth connected to the outdoors.
Through the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF), the West Elk Community Foundation awarded FOYAN $5000 for North Fork Valley youth scholarships to attend outdoor summer camps.
WCCF -CORE Giving Circle awarded $6,000 to FOYAN for our youth to receive watershed education.
Delta Community Fund awarded FOYAN $500 towards scholarships for Delta County Youth to attend summer camps and nature programs.
Circle of Dreams awarded FOYAN $5000 for youth in Ouray County to attend summer camps.
Montrose Walmart awarded FOYAN $2500 for the Montrose High School Climbing Team.
Delta Walmart awarded FOYAN $500 for Delta Area Youth Scholarships to attend summer camps. |
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