3 Outdoor Nonprofits Making a Difference
Spending time outside has the power to educate, heal, and connect us, and these nonprofit organizations are proving just how impactful that connection can be. From restoring public lands to empowering youth through outdoor education, these groups are protecting the natural world while also strengthening the communities that depend on it.
Here are three outdoor-focused nonprofits making a difference in Colorado and beyond.
1. Lincoln Hills Cares
📍 Based in Denver, CO
🔗 lincolnhillscares.org
Lincoln Hills Cares is opening the outdoors to future generations. By providing outdoor and environmental education, cultural history exploration, and career development programs, they help youth from under-resourced communities discover new pathways and build confidence in nature and in themselves. From equestrian programs to historic preservation, their work supports equity, access, and leadership in outdoor spaces.
2. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
📍 Statewide in Colorado
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voc.org
For more than 35 years, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado has mobilized thousands of volunteers to care for Colorado’s public lands. Whether it’s trail restoration, invasive species removal, or wildfire recovery, VOC empowers people of all ages to get involved and give back to the places they love. Their hands-on projects help protect the long-term health of Colorado’s natural spaces.
3. Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF)
📍 Nationwide
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conservationlands.org
The Conservation Lands Foundation is dedicated to protecting America’s National Conservation Lands—a vast network of public lands that includes deserts, rivers, canyons, and mountains. CLF partners with local communities and grassroots groups to defend these landscapes against threats and ensure they remain protected for future generations. Their mission supports biodiversity, climate resilience, and indigenous stewardship.
Helping Nonprofits Share Their Mission
At Crowd for Causes, we’re proud to work alongside nonprofits like these to amplify their impact. Based in Denver, Colorado, our team specializes in nonprofit web design and digital marketing, helping cause-based organizations tell their stories, engage their communities, and drive real change.
Whether you're focused on the environment, education, equity, or even all of the above, we’re here to build a digital presence that reflects your mission and moves your work forward.
