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FOYAN connects schools, youth organizations, and families to nature through outdoor experiences with environmental education providers in Western Colorado.FOYAN posts information about outdoor education providers across Montrose, Mesa, and Delta counties

11/03/2026

FOYAN is proud to endorse Proposition 137 for Colorado’s land and water!

Colorado just experienced its worst snowpack on record, and record-breaking drought is straining our water supplies and worsening wildfire risk. The state urgently needs recurring, annual funding to prevent these problems from becoming catastrophes.

Funding wildfire risk reduction, water and land conservation, outdoor recreation, and access to nature is the best way to protect the Colorado we know and love. We are proud to support a measure that will do just that, all without raising taxes.
Learn more and join the cause at http://yesonprop137.com/

11/01/2026

Colorado Gives Day Early Giving is now open!

Every young person deserves the chance to explore the outdoors, build confidence, connect with friends, and create lasting memories. Your support helps FOYAN make these experiences possible through outdoor education, field trips, transportation, and more!

Give early and help more youth discover the benefits of getting outside!

Donate today: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/friendsofyouthandnature

10/31/2026

Let’s talk about investing in Colorado’s future.

Protecting Colorado’s lands and waters means protecting the places where young people learn, explore, and build connections with the outdoors. At FOYAN, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to experience nature and develop an appreciation for our environment.

Supporting conservation efforts helps preserve these opportunities for future generations and ensures Colorado’s natural spaces remain places for outdoor education, recreation, and discovery.

10/30/2026

Did you know parts of Western Colorado receive less than 11 inches of precipitation a year? That dry climate helps create the unique desert landscapes we see today! 🏜️

10/28/2026

Save the Date!

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 8! Early giving begins November 1, giving you plenty of time to support the organizations and causes that matter to you.

Mark your calendar and consider supporting Friends of Youth and Nature (FOYAN) this Colorado Gives Day. Your support helps connect local youth with meaningful outdoor experiences.

10/26/2026

Help local youth experience the outdoors!

From rafting and snow days to art, outdoor play, and new adventures, every experience creates an opportunity for youth to explore, connect, and make lasting memories.

Your donation helps make these experiences possible. Support local youth today at www.foyan.org.

10/23/2026

Did you know dinosaurs once roamed Western Colorado? Millions of years later, we can still find their fossils preserved throughout the region! 🦖

10/21/2026

Fifth graders from Cottonwood Elementary had an incredible time exploring the Gunnison River!

From spotting bears and hiking to see ancient petroglyphs to swimming, rafting, and practicing Leave No Trace principles, students experienced a little bit of everything nature has to offer.

We’re grateful to help make these hands-on outdoor learning experiences possible for local students! 💚

10/20/2026

Love the trails? Help protect them!

When trails are wet or muddy, choose a drier route and give the ground time to recover. Stick to existing trails and switchbacks, pack out what you bring in, and always respect trail closures. A little care goes a long way in keeping Colorado’s trails beautiful and ready for future adventures!

Visit Colorado
Leave No Trace

10/14/2026

Real voices, real impact.

There’s nothing better than hearing directly from the young people we serve! This youth participant discovered a new love for fishing during a summer adventure in Ridgway—and created a memory they won’t soon forget.

Stories like this remind us why getting youth outside matters. Every adventure is an opportunity to try something new, build confidence, and discover a new passion.

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Hotchkiss, CO
81419

Telephone

+19709011459

Website

https://www.foyan.org/

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