Community, Education and Conservation
Outdoor Promise is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on inspiring and supporting the next generation of outdoor leaders. Our programs are centered around equitable access for youth, families, and individuals that have been traditionally underrepresented in outdoor recreation. We believe in the power of an engaged community that works together to protect the environment starting with their own backyards.
Our Work
We believe that we cannot ask people to protect a nature they have not experienced.
Free Community Hikes
Join our Free Community Hikes Initiative and explore the beauty of the Hudson Valley with guided hikes exclusively for City of Newburgh residents. We provide free transportation and ensure equitable access to nature, fostering wellness and community connection. Learn more about our hikes and how you can get involved
I want to thank you for offering me this great opportunity and for mentoring me. I have learned skills that I am extremely grateful for and have already been able to put to use.
Marichen
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Dive into Newburgh’s environmental story with OP News, our online publication dedicated to exploring our community’s challenges and opportunities. More than just news, OP News brings you stories and insights that inspire action and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just starting to care about the environment, OP News offers a fresh perspective on the issues that matter most to our city.
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.
Native proverb
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OP Updates
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OP News – May 2025
Thanks to four new grants and a growing team, Outdoor Promise is expanding access to nature through free hikes, youth leadership, and transportation programs in 2025
OP and Clearwater Reunite to Bring Newburgh Residents Onto the Hudson River with Support from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund
We’re proud to announce that Outdoor Promise, in collaboration with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Malcolm Gordon…
Fueling Adventures: Sponsorship Opportunities for Outdoor Promise’s 2025 Season
We’re excited to share some big news—last summer, Outdoor Promise achieved a major milestone: we bought a bus! And not just any bus—our Outdoor…
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Outdoor Promise Nominated for $75K Grant to Transform Newburgh
We’re thrilled to announce that Outdoor Promise has been nominated for a $75,000 grant through the Flourishing in Community initiative! This is an extraordinary…
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Journey to Remediation – Unveiling the Voices Behind Newburgh’s Water Crisis and Cleanup Efforts
The Backstory: How Did We Get Here? In 2016, the community of Newburgh, New York, was hit with unsettling news: Washington Lake, the city’s…
Kathryn McKenzie’s Journey: From Passion to Purpose
In the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, a story of dedication and commitment unfolds. Kathryn McKenzie, once an Environmental Justice Fellow, has now…
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