Support the federal-state partnership that pays participating landowners an annual rental rate for removing environmentally sensitive land from production and introducing conservation practices on the land.
Establish an ongoing relationship between an older youth or young adult and a younger child or adolescent, usually an elementary or middle school student
Establish a relationship between an older adult and a child, adolescent, or college student through social interactions or a variety of educational and art activities
Support outdoor pursuits and adventure-based activities that emphasize inter- and intra-personal growth through overcoming obstacles (e.g., challenge courses, wilderness excursions, etc.)
Provide youth with leadership building opportunities, often through social activities such as advocacy groups, peer education, youth-led participatory research, and local government youth advisory councils and boards
