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 natural resource stewardship projects

Our mission is to:
  • Connect youth and families with local providers of outdoor and nature programs.
  • Provide funding assistance for youth to attend outdoor education programs; and transportation costs for field trips.
  • Promote healthy lifestyles through outdoor activities.
  • Support natural resource stewardship projects in our local communities.
  • Provide a web platform with information that connects environmental education providers with teachers, students and parents.

Learn more about our vision, mission and goals for youth on the Western Slope of Colorado.

The yellow-bellied marmots are the largest of our ground squirrels. Their large body size is an adaptation to the cold, high elevation sites in which they live. These furry mountain critters live in colonies of 10-20 individuals. Find out more......
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Snow-by-Any-Other-Name
Learn more about snow science, different names describing snow conditions, and winter preparedness.

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.

Winter is Here!
Here are a few TIPS for getting kids outside!
Cross-Country Skiing with Kids
Bundle Up- For Winter Fun!
Sleuthing Snow Tracks for Animal Intel
Wanted: A Few Young Snow Rangers

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