Make an impact today
Support children’s learning and development by contributing a donation.
Why give?
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Give the Gift of Nature
Help students experience the forest for the first time. Many have never had access to nature.
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Build Confidence & Resilience
Outdoor challenges empower kids to push past fears and believe in themselves.
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Support Underserved Youth
Over 70% of our participants come from low-income families. Your gift ensures they’re not left out.
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Fund STEM & Environmental Learning
From wind turbines to maple forests, students explore sustainability in a real-world setting.
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Boost Social-Emotional Growth
Nature helps kids focus, manage emotions, and build meaningful relationships.
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Maximize Your Impact
With no paid staff and 95% of funds going to programs, every dollar truly counts.
Moments That Changed Everything
Educators Describe the Impact on Their Students
“students who are struggling with emotional regulation issues, self-esteem issues, and relationship building have come back from a day at Ramblewild feeling proud of themselves and of their peers. They’ve announced that they felt like they conquered fears, overcame challenges, and made new connections with friends that they might not have, had they not had this experience”
— Kaitlyn Hunt
“What truly stood out, however, was the positive impact the day had on our SEL students. Nature has an incredible way of fostering personal growth, teamwork, and self-discovery, and Ramblewild provided the perfect setting for these aspects to flourish. The challenges presented by the aerial courses encouraged our students to step out of their comfort zones, build confidence, and develop a sense of accomplishment as they conquered each obstacle”
— Greta Facchetti
“That is the power of what they are doing at Ramblewild and with the support of Feronia Forward, our most underserved kids are finding a way to believe in themselves and know that they can do anything if they just try. That is powerful and the way to a successful future.”
— Susan Maier Garcia
Make a donation.
Your donation does more than fund a field trip. It gives a child the chance to feel capable, connected, and inspired. At Feronia Forward, we serve students who might never otherwise step into a forest or feel the pride of overcoming a challenge. With your support, they build confidence, learn critical skills, and discover a love for the natural world. Every dollar goes directly to creating these life-changing experiences. Help us make sure no child is left behind when it comes to nature.
FAQs
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Yes. Feronia Forward is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Over 95% of every donation goes directly to programming that brings students into nature. We fund outdoor educational experiences for entire classrooms, covering program fees and materials. Feronia Forward is entirely volunteer-run, with no paid staff or government funding.
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Our scholarships support public schools and nonprofit programs serving under-resourced youth, primarily in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Many of the students we serve face poverty, food insecurity, trauma, or are recent immigrants. These experiences are often their first real connection to nature.
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Most gifts support our general scholarship fund, but we’re happy to discuss opportunities to fund a particular school, class, or region if it aligns with our mission and capacity.