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​Friends of Youth and Nature

Getting kids outside to explore, learn and Have Fun

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 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.
  • Educate community members about stewardship opportunities.
  • Connect environmental education providers with teachers, students and parents through a web platform.
Outdoor News- seasonal ideas, trips and tips to help you get your kids outside!
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Support FOYAN!

Join the Journey of FANTASTIC FUNGI


Paradise Theater
215 Grand Avenue, Paonia
This event has been postponed


This consciousness-shifting film takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet.

Pick up a sample of Lion Mane Coffee Packets
donated by Four Sigmatic
(https://us.foursigmatic.com/)

Need Help with Bus Costs?

Spring field trips are just around the corner. Are you planning a class trip a water festival, or another cool nature or historical place?
We can help!


Go to our bus scholarship page and fill out an application for transportation assistance.
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​There is no Wi-Fi in nature, but we promise you a better connection.
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FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE
P.O. Box 634
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
 friendsofyouthandnature@gmail.com
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  • Home
    • Benefits of Kids in Nature
    • Environmental Education
    • Report Card >
      • 2019
      • 2020
    • Future Plans
    • Outdoor News >
      • Kids, Dogs, & Hikes: A Winning Combination
      • Ethnobotany with Kids
      • Kids in the garden - Oh yea.
      • DIY Summer Camp for Kids
      • Birds of a Feather
      • Three Beautiful Hikes- Three Beautiful Counties
      • Keeping Your Family Connected With Nature
      • Sleuthing Snow Tracks for Animal Intel
      • Children and the Outdoors: Why It Matters, According to Science
      • Bundle Up- For Winter Fun!
      • Summer Backyard Bucket List
      • Fall Hikes
      • Stream Girls
      • Exploring Local Parks
      • Hiking with Children
  • Resources
    • Providers
    • Resources for Instructors
    • Resources for Parents
    • Need Gear?
    • Maps
    • Outdoor Tips
  • Funding
    • Funding
    • Funding Partners
    • Scholarships
    • Bus & Projects
    • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • NEWS BLOG