Two young people reaching out to each other outdoors

Give Back to Earth

Send a teen to the wild.

Back to Earth creates transformative experiences that build resilience, belonging, and purpose through time in the wild. Your gift ensures no teen is turned away for lack of funds.

2026 Fundraising Goal

$60,000
$38,200 raised 64%

Join us in raising $60,000 to invest in the next generation of grounded, courageous leaders.

Your Impact

Every gift makes a difference

No amount is too small. Here's what your donation provides directly to a young person's experience in the wild.

$100

Meals for an entire adventure

$200

Mentorship pre- and post-trip

$500

Gear for a 10-day journey

$2,000

Full scholarship for a 7-day course

Double Your Gift

Your gift could be doubled — check if your employer offers donation matching. Many companies match charitable contributions dollar for dollar, multiplying your impact at no extra cost to you.

Prefer to Write a Check?

Make checks payable to Back to Earth Nature Connection Inc and mail to:

1925 Vine St, Berkeley, CA 94709

All donations are tax-deductible. Back to Earth Nature Connection is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Federal EIN: 92-1000198.

Donors & Partners

Standing With Us

Back to Earth is deeply grateful to the granting institutions, funding partners, and individual supporters who make this work possible. Their commitment represents collaboration in a larger movement of cultural renewal and healing — one that begins with repairing the cleft between humans and the natural world.

Shinemaker
Meta
Mighty Arrow
Solid Foundation
REI
LMNT
Back to Earth community

Support With a Product or Service

Partner with us

In addition to individual gifts, Back to Earth is grateful for in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships, and community partnerships — from outdoor gear to program funding to volunteer support. If you or your organization are interested in partnering with us, we'd love to connect.

Get in Touch

Every young person deserves
the wild.

Join the community of supporters who are making sure no teen is turned away for lack of funds.

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