Community, Education and Conservation

Outdoor Promise is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on inspiring and supporting the next generation of outdoor leaders. Our programs are centered around equitable access for youth, families, and individuals that have been traditionally underrepresented in outdoor recreation. We believe in the power of an engaged community that works together to protect the environment starting with their own backyards.

Our Work

We believe that we cannot ask people to protect a nature they have not experienced.

Environmental Justice Fellows Tree Equity 2021

Community

Free Community Hikes

Join our Free Community Hikes Initiative and explore the beauty of the Hudson Valley with guided hikes exclusively for City of Newburgh residents. We provide free transportation and ensure equitable access to nature, fostering wellness and community connection. Learn more about our hikes and how you can get involved

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I want to thank you for offering me this great opportunity and for mentoring me. I have learned skills that I am extremely grateful for and have already been able to put to use.
Marichen

Education

Explore Environmental Issues with OP Threads

Delve into Newburgh’s environmental challenges through OP Threads, our insightful online publication. OP Threads is more than just a source of information; it’s a gateway to understanding the intricate web of environmental issues that impact our city. Each article, story, and report is crafted to enlighten, inspire, and ignite a conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or new to the cause, OP Threads offers valuable perspectives that deepen your understanding and engagement with our city’s environmental narrative.

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Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.
Native proverb