Wild On Purpose Redding

This last youth trip, we overheard two of our kids talking as they looked out over the creek.

“Is this therapy?” one asked the other…

It’s so encouraging when you see a child understanding the benefits of nature and feeling them on a deeper level. We know they won’t always be a part of our program, but if we can develop their appetite for the outdoors, we know this could help support their mental and physical well-being throughout the rest of their lives.

The therapy of nature is unmatched, and these kids are beginning to recognize that!

For every outing we take the youth on, we create an intentional message about life that relates to the planned activity, and also serves as helpful character development.

This past trip, as the kids learned how to navigate the flow of the creek, we introduced the key idea of self regulation: a life skill that is needed for both the unexpected ruffles of the river, as well as the ruffles of life.

The kids engaged so well (including some important questions about whether there will be food 🤣) and we all had a blast tubing in the sunshine.

Thanks again to Sierra Vista Tree Service and The Tree Guy for helping make this trip happen!

A huge THANK YOU to Sierra Vista Vegetation Management and The Tree Guy for their generous donation of these tubes for our upcoming youth Explore day! The kiddos are gonna be stoked!

If you haven’t hiked Brandy Creek Falls yet, this is the perfect time of year to get trekking! Our kiddos had a great time on the trail checking out the waterfalls and enjoying some lunch beside the creek. Perfect for families with kids, individuals, and groups alike with gorgeous views along the way. Get outside!

Thanks to all who came out to learn more about our community programs at the Redding Trail Alliance Mixer! We had a great time connecting with other outdoor enthusiasts, meeting some amazing organizations, and giving out prizes for our competitions! We have the best community here. See you all at the next one!