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.

Newburgh, NY - View from the top of Snake Hill overlooking the Hudson River — Newburgh Health and Environmental Justice Section

Our Work

We believe that we cannot ask people to protect a nature they have not experienced.

Community

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

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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.
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Education

Explore Environmental Issues with OP News

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.

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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

Conservation

Join us on a virtual adventure!

We want to connect you to the natural world. Join us as we hike trails and paddle the rivers and lakes across the Hudson Valley in New York.

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OP Updates

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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…

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