To our donors, we would like to thank you so much!   We appreciate your support and giving locally
to help us  give the gift of wellness through nature to our youth!
Children and the Outdoors- Why it matters according to science
The Importance of funding outdoor activities for kids
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We are establishing a free gear library of camping gear, snowshoes, cross-country ski equipment and a fleet of various sized mountain bikes to be shared with youth in Montrose, Delta, and Ouray counties. This library helps provide equal access to outdoor experiences for families who cannot afford the gear.
Here,  several kids from Partners and Families Plus are getting a lesson from Montrose Recreation folks on braking and shifting mountain bikes at Ridgway State Park. 
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Together for Resilient Youth (TRY) -  FOYAN is working with partners to give under-served youth opportunities to be active outdoors by eliminating barriers such as equipment and transportation needs and providing mentors, guides, and instructors for various outdoor activities. We facilitate this project with a coalition of organizations: Families Plus, Partners, CASA7JD, Haven House for the Homeless, Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club, and Montrose School District's Outer Range. We work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose Recreation District, and other organizations to create bi-monthly opportunities for these youth to  experience new outdoor activities and create a bond with nature.
A mother from Haven House snowshoes with her young son along the rim road at Black Canyon National Park.
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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

Our vision, mission and goals are focused on our youth here on the Western Slope of Colorado (Learn more).

FOYAN is grateful for our recent grant awards and would like to recognize the following :
Circle of Dreams provided $3,500 for outdoor gear to be used by youth in Ouray County.
For assistance with FOYAN's upcoming strategic planning.
WECF awarded FOYAN $5,000 to help us connect North Fork Valley youth to the outdoors.
More funding for watershed education and opportunities for  our youth to learn about this precious resource and have fun!
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant was awarded to FOYAN to fund activities and programs that ensure all Colorado’s youth enjoy equal access to our public lands and enjoy all the outdoor opportunities our state offers.

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