So you like what Be Out There stands for and want to join the movement? You’ve come to the right place. The Be Out There community extends well beyond its research and events, and there are many ways you can help. Here are some ideas:

• Conserve America's Watersheds for Future Generations. Tell Congress to support watershed and environmental education for youth.
• Sign a petition to the Surgeon General. Urge her to promote the benefits of daily outdoor play in nature for all children and families.
• Support the 21st Century Youth Conservation Corps. Tell your members of Congress to invest in a program that will engage thousands of young people in the outdoors.
• Advance the policy agenda in your state. Download our guide of state-by-state analysis of policy solutions, model resolutions, executive orders and more!
• Be informed. Get detailed facts about why kids need time outdoors and practical solutions to the growing epidemic.
• Support the No Child Left Inside Act. Contact your elected official to get environmental education back into schools.
• Take the kids’ pledge to help nature. Ranger Rick’s Green Zone lets kids become involved.
• Get your Green Hour®. Join the growing community of parents and caregivers that support outdoor play for children.
• Spread the word. Time spent in nature is part of a healthy childhood.

Let’s face it – in this age of limitless technology-based distractions, creating a healthy bond between our children and their natural environment needs adult guidance, kids’ creativity and a passion for the cause. If you share our sense of commitment, get behind Be Out There and help bring the outdoors to those who have the most to gain from it – the next generation of American children.