Logo with trees, stairs, and sun with the text 'Nature for All' and 'Connecting Underserved Youth to Nature'.

Thorne believes that all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, or family income, deserve the opportunity to connect with nature. Low-income and Latino youth in our community have less access to nature than their peers, and we are working to address this inequity. A connection to nature increases physical fitness, social and emotional competence, academic achievement, and builds the foundation for becoming a steward of the Earth.

A bridge to nature is a bridge to a brighter future- for our community’s underserved youth and for our planet! 

Smiling girl with muddy hands at a park during daytime, with other children in the background by a creek.

NKJN

Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza is a collective impact project run by Thorne and local partners that connects youth and families from Lafayette, Boulder, and Longmont with opportunities to explore, learn, and thrive in nature.

A group of children and teenagers hiking on a narrow trail through a lush green forest with mountains and blue sky with clouds in the background.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Thorne’s goal is for every Boulder County child, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income, to have the chance to connect with nature. Each year, we provide scholarships and program subsidies to ensure access for all.

SUPPORT Kids and Families IN EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF Nature—

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