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Building Community in the Great Outdoors

Meet Alyn, a Nature Connections participant who made friends found community in the program. By spending extended time together in the outdoors, youth are able to make new connections and feel seen for who they are.
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How We Make the Outdoors Less Intimidating

Y-WE's Nature Connections program creates a safer space for young women and gender expansive teens to learn new skills and build connections with the natural world – particularly youth of color.
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Premiering Now: Nature Connections Short-Film

Youth in Nature Connections describe it as a space that allows them to try new things and stretch their ideas of what they're capable of. See firsthand the joy and connection shared during our recent camping trip!
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Interview with Emma on Y-WE Grow

Y-WE’s community of belonging fosters an environment of support, where young people lean on peers and mentors who, in Emma’s words, “get it.” Today, we’re excited to share a snapshot of the impact of Y-WE Grow, spoken by a former youth participant.
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