Our Mission
To connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing and volunteering outdoors.
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Our Vision
To inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists.
Programs

The Ecologist School
The Ecologist School is the backbone of all of our programming. When we take families out into nature, or train guides to take their own communities …

Guide Development Program
Train to become a certified nature guide or to move your classroom outdoors through Families in Nature’s Guide Development Program (GDP) and …

Nature Communities
Families in Nature would like to encourage you to start your own Nature Community in your school, neighborhood, or organization. A Nature Community …

Gear Library
FIN's Gear Library works just like a book library, with the goal of eliminating common barriers that keep people from spending time in nature, …

Youth Leadership
A key piece of the work of Families in Nature is fostering the next generation of conservationists. A love of nature is the foundation of all …

Programs Suspended During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to postpone much of our programming that normally occurs in-person. If you are interested in learning …
Our Supporters
Winkler Family
Foundation
Stark Martin
Charitable Trust
Philadelphia Foundation's
Harlon's Fund
Our Partners
Join Families in Nature Central Texas
FIN membership gives you access to family adventures, field science experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We welcome your family to join us now.
Global Need for Nature
All around the globe, people need connection to nature and to each …
Everyone Needs Nature and Nature Needs Everyone
In the work of conservation and nature education, we are increasingly focusing …
Let’s Get Them Fishing!
When I tell you I love my dad, I mean it with …