Urban Outdoors is proud to partner with organizations that bring deep community knowledge, trusted leadership, and longstanding commitments to stewardship, food access, youth development, and community wellbeing.  

Holyoke

Nuestras Raices

A grassroots organization supporting urban agriculture, cultural expression, and economic development rooted in LatinX community leadership.

Springfield

Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust

A tribally led organization focused on land stewardship, cultural education, and Indigenous foodways across New England.

Springfield Food Policy Council 

A resident-led coalition advancing food justice, equitable food systems, and community-driven policy solutions through civic engagement, education, and youth leadership.

Worcester

Regional Environmental Council (REC)

A leading organization in food justice and urban agriculture, supporting community gardens, youth programs, and local food systems.

Programs in Action 2026

Urban Outdoors builds long-term partnerships in cities where access to green space, healthy food, and climate resilience are most urgent. Rather than bringing pre-set programs into cities, we work alongside partners to co-create programming that is responsive, place-based, and led by community priorities. 

Together with community partners, we: 

• Support community-led stewardship of urban green spaces, including community gardens, urban farms, urban wilds, and neighborhood gathering spaces. 

• Expand access to nature through place-based programming, outdoor learning, and community events. 

• Strengthen food access and food sovereignty through community agriculture and land-based initiatives. 

• Create pathways for youth leadership, environmental learning, and future careers in conservation and stewardship. 

• Advance climate resilience through projects that strengthen communities’ connections to land, food systems, and green infrastructure. 

• Explore future urban land conservation opportunities by working with community partners to better understand local landscapes, stewardship needs, and long-term visions for protecting and activating urban green spaces. 

In addition, Urban Outdoors connects and strengthens these Trustees programs: 

• Mobile Adventures – bringing hands-on nature play and environmental learning directly to neighborhoods, parks, and community events  

• Outdoor Ambassadors – providing youth employment, leadership development, and pathways into environmental careers