Nature Access Programs
Building skills and creating positive outdoor experiences by removing barriers to nature.
Our Nature Access programs fall under our Inclusive Adventure program stream and create new possibilities in nature for folks with disabilities, or folks who are looking for community support in an inclusive and accessible setting. Through a variety of different programs, we focus on skill and community building through activities like hiking, paddle sports, rock climbing, camping, and more.
See below for a breakdown of what we offer.
Inclusive Adventures
Day Programs
A one-day program focused on participating in an activity with a mixed group of participants. Explore the following activities:
Hiking
Paddle boarding
Snowshoeing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Rock climbing
And more!
Inclusive Adventures
Multi-Day Programs
Also known as our progressive programs, our multi-day programs see adventures with the same group of participants for 3 – 4 sessions, focusing on one activity or sampling multiple activities. Registration is for all 3-4 sessions as we will be building on knowledge learned in the previous sessions.
Activities can include:
Paddlesports
Rock climbing
Hiking
Overnight camping
Inclusive Adventures
Ferns and Salal Programs
Through our Progressive Programs, we offer age-based cohort programs (children, youth, adult) which focus on social and outdoor skills.
The Ferns and Salals program (Fernlals) is a nature-based after school program for children/youth focused on social and technical skill development. Many neurodivergent youth find belonging in this program. Depending on the season, participants may enjoy activities such as:
Nature exploration
Plant identification
Ecological projects
Hiking
Canoeing
Kayaking
Nature inspired art projects
Social time with peers
No gear?
No problem.
We recognize that expensive outdoor gear and equipment can be a financial barrier that often prevents folks from accessing outdoor activities, especially in our various west coast seasons! Thanks to our generous community partners, we have all the gear you may need in order to venture outside in all elements. For all of our programs, we can provide:
sleeping bags
backpacks
tents
clothing
shoes
raingear
camping gear
water bottles
and more!
