A Way Forward

The US Forest Service in Bend is dedicated to celebrating Great Outdoors Month on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Join us in exploring the beauty of nature and preserving the scenic landscapes along this iconic trail. Generated from their website's infomation

The Central Oregon Forest Stewardship Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Bend, OR, dedicated to inspiring lifelong connections to nature for children in the community. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, they strive to provide impactful outdoor experiences for underrepresented communities, recognizing that not all kids have equal access to the outdoors. Through partnerships with 32 organizations, they work together to improve the health and learning of all children in Central Oregon by getting them outside. The Children's Forest believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors, as it brings numerous benefits to their quality of life, health, and social well-being. By investing in the Children's Forest, individuals can contribute to making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for children from underrepresented communities. They also offer programs and resources for families to connect with nature and enhance learning through outdoor education for teachers and schools.Generated from the website

The Art Station, a community-based non-profit organization in Fort Worth, Texas, is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions through art therapy. Since 2003, they have focused on making art therapy accessible to all, fostering personal growth and emotional wellness through individual, group, and community programs. With a commitment to cultural sensitivity and competence, The Art Station acknowledges the deep wounds caused by social injustices and actively seeks to help the community heal. Their trained art therapists meet clients at their unique points of need, allowing for emotional expression through the transformative process of creating art when words may fall short. Generated from the website