The "Take It Outside" Network The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) "Take It Outside" initiative focuses on starting, promoting, and expanding BLM programs that engage children and families in outdoor activities. The initiative was prompted by a growing national concern that children are spending significantly less time outdoors than previous generations and becoming more disconnected from nature.  The BLM is excited to be part of this national initiative.

Leave No Trace Strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors about the nature of their recreational impacts as well as techniques to prevent and minimize such impacts.  Learn More>>>

Tread Lightly Works to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives.  Learn More>>>

National Park Foundation Stimulating real-world connections, learning through shared experiences, and empowering next century citizens.  Learn More>>>

No Child Left Inside Find new ways to encourage kids to experience nature and learn about the environment.   Learn More>>>

Children and Nature Network Provides access to the latest news and research in the field and a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.  Learn More>>>

Green Hour A website rich in family-friendly content and which hosts a supportive virtual community where families can learn, explore, and share their outdoor experiences and backyard adventures.  Learn More>>>

National Park Service Curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media.   Learn More>>>

USDA Forest Service Young people who grow up without a connection to nature may lack the knowledge, skills, abilities or inspiration to seek careers in natural resources and land management, an understanding of the dynamic environmental processes and the role human behavior plays in them, or awareness of the value of public lands. Learn More>>>

US Fish & Wildlife Service "Let's Go Outside!" Helping Families Connect With Nature.  Learn More>>>

Take Pride In America Schools The Take Pride Schools program was launched in the fall of 2005 to introduce a new generation to volunteerism and create future stewards of our public lands.  Learn More>>>