Project Get Outdoors

Inspired by Richard Louv’s book, "Last Child in the Woods; Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,” Project Get Outdoors began in 2005 as an after-school program for migrant, Latino youth in the small agricultural community of Plainview, Minnesota. Today, our non-profit organization works with community action groups across the state to implement accessible programs and activities for children to experience nature and outdoor exploration.

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Since 2005, Project GO has served more than 50,000 children in 50+ locations across Minnesota.  Project GO programs have been offered at community centers, YMCA's, Boys and Girls Clubs, recreation centers, libraries, latch key programs and low-income housing complexes. Our program model can be implemented in any setting.

 

Learn more about the importance of connecting children to nature by exploring the Children and Nature Network.