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Engaging Youth with Nature Our Mission We connect youth with opportunities and means to explore study and preserve the natural outdoors. Phrased less formally we advocate bonding with nature and strive to make that possible with educational experiences. Our efforts target lessserved populations promoting personal growth nurturing environmental conciousness and empowering leaders of the future. Introducing The Pond Beyond OYC extends an enthusiastic shoutout to Tim Noah and Cyndi Soup Elliot for their vision of an outdoor learning center just outside of Granite Falls.