We are a non-profit dedicated to bridging the nature gap for youth from marginalized communities.
The Nature Gap
Youth of color in New Jersey are over 3x more likely to live in areas deprived of nature.
Urban youth are less likely to experience the benefits of exposure to nature, which include better self-confidence, mental health and academic performance.
On average teens spend up to 9 hours indoors daily watching or using screens, and children 4-6 hours.
What we achieved in 2023
Our Impact
Youth Served in New Jersey
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Report Increased Confidence
“We didn’t have anything else to worry about but being in the present moment. In those moments you start noticing things. Like on one trail it was a mile from the ocean and during the moment of silence I noticed there was so much sand on the trail that was still wet from rain the day before. It sounded so different from leaves crackling under our feet on the other hikes. It was a very big difference from the constant noise of the city.”
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