posted Jun 4, 2020
Whiterock Conservancy stewards over 5,500 acres in West-Central Iowa near Coon Rapids. The gorgeous Whiterock landscape that attracts visitors from all over the state, region, and nation is a mix of savannas, rolling pastures, native and restored prairies, wetlands, riverside bluffs, fishing ponds, crop ground, and unique historic, geologic, and archaeological sites. Whiterock Conservancy was formed in 2004 to manage one of the largest land gifts in the history of Iowa generously given by the Garst family.
posted Jun 4, 2020
The Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1993 as a self-sustaining 501(c)3 non-profit organization. An all-volunteer group, led by local citizens, the Friends of NSNWR promote public awareness of the refuge and participation in the learning and growing that occurs every day. We also provide for projects beyond the reach of federally appropriated dollars and augment educational programs offered to the community.
posted Jun 4, 2020
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is an exciting organization working to promote Iowa cycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. The 501(c)(3) non-profit group was launched by bicycling advocates from across Iowa and will unite the voices of road riders, mountain bikers, recreation riders, commuters, and anyone else who prefers a bicycle for recreation and transportation.
posted Jun 4, 2020
CITA (Central Iowa Trail Association) is an Iowa not-for-profit corporation and formed in 1998 and local chapter of IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association). Our organization creates shared-use dirt single-track for trail runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. Our central purpose is the world-class design, construction, and maintenance of trails in partnership with city, county, state, and private landowners. CITA also educates land managers and trail users through advocacy and outreach.
posted Jun 4, 2020
Established in 1978, Bur Oak Land Trust is a non-profit land trust which accepts donations of land from property owners who want their natural areas to be in the public trust, available for present and future generations. The Trust’s conservation options include arranging and holding conservation easements, facilitating the transfers of land from private to public ownership, and advising land owners on donation, sale, and conservation of their land.
posted Jun 3, 2020
PATH is a community-based, grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit public access advocacy organization serving Hawaii County. Our mission is to safely connect people and places on Hawaii Island with pathways and bikeways. PATH was founded in 1986 in response to a growing need for places to walk, bike and hike safely and legally in Hawaii County.
posted Jun 3, 2020
METF is a charitable 501C3 tax deduction Foundation to educate and fund development and construction of public equine trails. METF
raises funds for maintenance, development and construction of equine trails and education in Midwest.
posted Jun 3, 2020
The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational, research and conservation service organization serving the communities of northern Vermont and New Hampshire since 1989. Our Education, Conservation Corps, and Forest Stewardship Initiative programs interconnect to provide the knowledge and skills needed to understand the northern landscape, make use of its resources wisely, and help sustain vibrant communities and a healthier natural environment.
posted Jun 3, 2020
We believe trails should incorporate the best parts of nature and not be a distraction from the outdoor environment. From rocks to roots, we utilize all great aspects of the outdoors to enhance the experience for all different trail users. Our goal is to create a safe environment for non-motorized recreational use, with minimal disturbance to the natural surroundings.
posted Jun 3, 2020
The Friends of the Wapack is an independent, non-profit organization composed of hikers, volunteers, supporters and landowners. The Wapack Trail has been available thanks to property owners who have permitted hikers access through their lands since the early days of the trail’s creation. As time passed the need for preserving public access and maintaining the trail prompted the formation of the Friends of the Wapack to keep it open for future generations.
