Friends of Youth and Nature (FOYAN) promotes, ​supports, and facilitates​ opportunities for youth and ​families to go outside to:

• 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 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.

 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

 It doesn't have to be Earth Day to think of
Climate solutions!
There is one thing you can do - know your climate facts!
Next,  make a brain shift to a brighter climate reality. Learn more.......

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Thank you for such a  delicious dinner and FOYAN fundraiser!

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ALSO, Thank you to  ShadeScapes of Hotchkiss, and  the donors who contributed food, wine, and time to make the Friends of Youth and Nature's fundraising dinner  a success! We appreciate all who dined with us  as well as  those who contributed. We are very grateful for all your support for  our local youth!

Winter is STILL here!
March is a perfect month to get you kids out in it.
Here are a few winter activities !
 Cross Country Skiing with Kids
Sleuthing Snow Tracks for Animal Intel
Wanted: A few Young Snow Rangers

Check out our latest blog:
5 Spring Hikes to Get Your Kids Outside

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.

In addition to your generous donations, FOYAN has received grants from the following foundations to continue with our passionate efforts to get more youth outside!

• Colorado Equity Grant ($67,180)
• Western Colorado Community Foundation ($10,000)
• West Elk Community Foundations ($2,500)
• El Pomar Foundation ($2,500)
• Anschutz Family Foundation ($7,500)
• Montrose Community Foundation ($3,000) 
• Grand Junction Rotary ($2500)
• Dicks Sporting Goods ($1,000)
• Colorado Grand ($15,000)

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