Good Natured Learning

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Lake County Community Fund

Nature connections. Every student. Every teacher. Every school. EVERYwhere.

$288

raised by 4 people

$22,400 goal

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You’re busy, so here's the need:

We need to raise $180,000 to unlock regular access to nature and nature’s benefits for 8,000+ students and 375+ teachers in 16 U.S. schools in the 2026-2027 school year.

We're asking you – our community – to donate $22,400 to support more schools to participate in the Good Natured Partnership.

What will we do with your money?

We will implement Good Natured Partnerships with as many schools as possible, aiming for 16 in 2026-2027!

*This is just ~$11,200 per school for a full year of professional development. We ask schools to contribute what they can; your support eases the financial strain for schools so we don't have to turn anyone away.

Our Good Natured Partnerships:

Make it so students and teachers feel better, learn better, and connect with the planet just by going to school.
Equip educators to integrate apple-a-day nature connections into everyday teaching
Build in-house capacity in each school so nature-based learning becomes a lasting part of school culture

Your gift grows educator confidence, student wellbeing, learning improvements, and a healthier future for our planet. Not bad!

Why does this matter?

There is a growing mountain of evidence demonstrating a causal relationship between nature experiences and improved mental and physical health, social-emotional wellbeing, academic achievement, and environmental stewardship.

How do we know it works?

We’ve worked with over 500 educators from rural, suburban, and urban schools on two continents. The results? Improved teacher and student wellbeing, better learning, and a growing love for nature.

Your donation & support makes this possible:

1) Contribute: Donate in a way and amount that works for you.

While supplies last: If you become a *new* monthly donor, CO Gives Day Foundation will match your first month's gift up to $100!

Good Natured Learning is proud to be a sponsored initiative of the Lake County Community Fund (Note: that's whose name you'll see when you donate -- don't worry, they're good for it ;).

If online giving isn't your style, checks can be sent:

Good Natured Learning

C/O Lake County Community Fund

P.O. Box 477

Leadville, CO 80461

2) Connect: Introduce us to teachers or school leaders or parents who want more nature in their kids' schools.

3) Follow us: We're growing a nature-connected learning movement. Engage with us on your fave social channels. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | And subscribe to our newsletter.