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.
Environmental Justice
We have partnered with the City of Newburgh and the Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy to engage the community, develop youth leaders and improve the tree equity of the city of Newburgh, New York.
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
Learn how to plant trees and plan your future outdoor adventures!
Learn more about how to select, plant, and care for a tree in the City of Newburgh, NY. We have more outdoor leadership courses coming soon. Stay tuned!
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
Join us on a virtual adventure!
We want to connect you to the natural world. Come join us as we hike trails and paddle the rivers and lakes across the Hudson Valley in New York.
OP Updates
Check out our recent work and join us on one of our virtual adventures.
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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Climate Justice Week: Outdoor Promise Leads Key Discussion on Environmental Justice
As part of the third annual Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week, Outdoor Promise Executive Director Ronald Zorrilla will moderate the crucial panel discussion titled…
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Outdoor Promise hosts the Health and Environmental Justice Section at City of Newburgh Love Our City Fest
This year, the Love Our City Fest had a special section dedicated to making Newburgh a better place to live. The Health and Environmental…
RiverKeeper Sweep at Newburgh South Street Park: 2022 Clean-Up Event
Check out our recap of the Annual RiverKeeper Sweep at South Street Park in the City of Newburgh, New York! In partnership with the…
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Get on Board: Register for Our Free Community Sail Program in Partnership with the Sloop Clearwater
We are thrilled to announce our Free Community Sailing Program in partnership with the Sloop Clearwater! This program is designed to offer Newburgh residents…
