Thriving People and Planet: How Public Policy Can Build An Outdoors for All

Thriving People and Planet: How Public Policy Can Build An Outdoors for All
The Thrive Outside Initiative is focused on reversing the declining trend of outdoor engagement by working at the grassroots level, empowering diverse communities across America to make outdoor recreation an accessible lifestyle for all. While engaging in local communities and networks is critical, it is also imperative to work with policymakers at the local, state and federal levels to ensure that all youth and their families can thrive outside Join a diverse panel of outdoor leaders and moderator Stephanie Maez as we discuss how public policy can increase outdoor participation in diverse communities and how increasing participation, in turn, supports outdoor policy and benefits such as youth development, environmental stewardship, overall health and wellness and more.