Our Programs

This page is constantly under construction. We are continuously receive updates from our partners, programs, and opportunities for you to get involved. Below are past and current programs and partners and there is a super cool video in the banner that gives a snippet of our program possibilities.

Expanded Learning Programs

In the summer of 2025, PRPD proudly hosted an Expanded Learning program at Spring Valley School through the Golden Feather School District, bringing the campus into the Outdoor Education for All (OEFA) network for the first time. The program was a tremendous success—students thrived in hands-on, place-based activities that blended recreation, learning, and connection to the land. The school has already expressed its excitement to return in future years, making this a shining example of how partnership in experiential education can strengthen schools, districts, and communities alike

Elements Youth Advisory Council

Founded in 2020 with funding from the Prop 64 Youth Community Access Grant, the Elements program has grown into a cornerstone of Outdoor Education for All’s mission to connect youth and young adults with transformative outdoor experiences. Serving participants ages 16–26, Elements has led dozens of trips ranging from local hikes to overnight adventures—each one creating space for resilience, leadership, and connection to the land. Along the way, many lives have been changed, with participants building skills, confidence, and community through shared time outdoors. With strong roots and an evolving future, Elements continues to be a powerful example of what’s possible when access to nature is paired with intentional support and education.

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Healing Trauma Through Nature

Launched in 2020, Healing Trauma Through Nature (HTTN) has become one of OEFA’s most impactful programs, offering nearly 200 field trips through PRPD that give students the chance to connect with the outdoors in ways that foster resilience, healing, and joy. From hikes at the Forebay to ecological explorations across the Ridge, HTTN has grown into a cornerstone of Access Programs in partnership with the Butte County Office of Education. Originally focused on schools in Oroville and Chico, the program is now onboarding classrooms in Paradise and Magalia, ensuring that more students across the county can benefit from trauma-informed, nature-based experiences that support both social-emotional wellness and academic growth.

Friends in the Field

Friends in the Field (FIF), funded through the North Valley Regional Center, expands outdoor education opportunities for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) ages 16–26. Through partnerships with many members of the OEFA network, participants engage in activities such as hiking, kayaking, exploring nature, attending concerts and festivals, and more—all while building connections in a supportive community. FIF is more than just recreation; it’s about fostering inclusivity, fun, and meaningful experiences that empower participants and their families to enjoy the outdoors together. By bridging outdoor learning with social engagement, FIF helps ensure that everyone has a place in the growing movement for access to nature. This grant expired in 2023, the program has been paused.

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