Teens to Trails
EducationMaine, United States2-10 Employees
Teens to Trails is a social profit organization focused on expanding access to outdoor experiences for youth across Maine. The group supports middle and high schools in launching and sustaining outdoor clubs, runs an annual Life Happens Outside Challenge, and assists municipal recreation departments in offering Outdoor Explorer programs, thereby linking students with the health, wellness, and educational benefits of the natural environment. Based in Brunswick, Maine, the organization serves educators and local communities, helping them address barriers to outdoor participation and promoting inclusive, nature-based learning as part of youth development. The organization positions itself within the education sector, partnering with schools, municipalities, and state initiatives to foster outdoor engagement and environmental awareness among teens. Recent activity includes collaborations with Maine's Department of Education on WAVES initiatives and a longstanding partnership with L.L.Bean documented since 2010.