Land Trusts & Organizations
Designed for land trusts, nonprofits, and organizations looking to engage their community through meaningful outdoor experiences.
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Land Trust & Organization Programs Designed To Support Your Mission
We partner with organizations to create custom outdoor learning experiences that engage your community, reflect your values, and bring people closer to the places you care about.
An example of a virtual program we created to get folks outside and learning on a local land trust’s trails in 2020.
We don’t just run programs, we collaborate with you
We work alongside your team to design experiences that align with your mission, support your goals, and resonate with your community.
Custom Community Programs
Bring your mission to life through hands-on, place-based experiences on your land or site.
➤ Designed around your goals, audience, and landscape
➤ Focus on building connection, curiosity, and stewardship
➤ Can be one-time events or recurring programs
Best for organizations looking to deepen community connection and engagement
Short Camps & Youth Programs
Offer meaningful outdoor experiences for youth without the need to build your own programming.
➤ Day camps or multi-day programs hosted at your site
➤ Focused on naturalist skills, exploration, and outdoor learning
➤ Designed to be accessible and engaging for a range of ages
Best for organizations looking to engage families and youth in a meaningful way
Guided Experiences & Public Events
Create memorable experiences that bring people onto your land and into your mission.
➤ Guided hikes, paddling, or nature-based exploration
➤ Led by experienced Naturalist Educators and Registered Maine Guides
➤ Can be public-facing or private group experiences
Best for increasing visibility, participation, and repeat visitation
Workshops & Skill-Building Programs
Offer educational experiences that help participants build confidence and practical outdoor skills.
➤ Topics like map & compass, canoeing, and naturalist skills
➤ Hands-on, interactive, and adaptable to your audience
➤ Can be integrated into events or offered as standalone programs
Best for organizations looking to provide deeper, skill-based learning opportunities
Professional Development & Teambuilding
Custom programs for mission-driven organizations rooted in the best practices of outdoor education.
➤ Ideal for land trusts, libraries, and community organizations
➤ Designed to connect participants to your mission through hands-on experiences, like outdoor teambuilding activities.
➤ Can include workshops on developing your own outdoor programming, including support with curriculum development.
Best for organizations looking for a focused, engaging learning experience without a full program commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about partnering with us? Here are some of the most common questions we hear from land trusts and mission-driven organizations.
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You can contract us to design a program that aligns with your mission, audience, and site. Think of us as an extension of your team—we handle program design and facilitation while working closely with you on goals and logistics. If funding is a barrier, we can support in your grant-writing.
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Not at all. Many of our partners come to us without established education programs. We can build something from the ground up or expand what you already offer.
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We partner with land trusts, conservation organizations, libraries, health-focused nonprofits, and other groups looking to engage their community through meaningful outdoor experiences.
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Yes—that’s ideal. We design programs around your specific landscape, helping participants build a stronger connection to the place you protect or serve.
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We can design programs for a wide range of audiences, including youth, families, adults, and community groups. Everything is customized based on who you want to reach.
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Let’s Build Something Meaningful
Tell us about your organization and goals, and we’ll work with you to design an outdoor program that connects your community to your mission.