This summer, young people just like you from across the country will come together to build on what they started last year – a youth-led Outdoor Nation! During the 3-day Regional Summits, young people will connect with each other, identify top outdoor issues, brainstorm solutions and get resources to bring those ideas to life. Choose the location nearest to you so that you can help spread the Outdoor Nation movement back in your local community:

·         NYC – June 24–26

·         Atlanta – July 8–10

·         Minneapolis – July 15–17

·         Denver – July 22–24

·         San Francisco — July 29–31

Each summit will include a Summer Fun Day, an afternoon that will include a robust range of recreation and entertainment activities. You will get the chance to participate in traditional recreation activities like kayaking, fishing, climbing, hiking, and biking, and other activities like outdoor music, birding, wildlife programs, art, and theater. Check out www.OutdoorNation.org and the attached documents for more information on the regional summit series, how to apply, and other cool opportunities available through Outdoor Nation.

Grant Opportunities Available through the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council:

Northern and Central California nonprofit organizations can apply for grants to fund programs focused on getting youth outdoors.
Catalyst Fund Round 2 - Accelerating Efforts to Introduce Youth to Outdoor Experiences
Program funding up to $15,000
Application deadline is Friday, June 3, 2011

The Catalyst Fund supports organizations that connect underserved youth with outdoor experiences within or near their communities. This round of funding is only open to organizations whose annual operating budgets are under $250,000.
Impact Fund Round 2 -  Sparking Innovation and Lowering Barriers
Program funding from $15,000 to $50,000
Application deadline is Friday, June 10, 20