Gear up with
The Nature Connection

Are you an educator or youth program leader in our community? If so, you can be eligible for low-cost gear lending to support getting kids and families outdoors.

Through surveys and discussions with community members we have identified three ways to break down the barriers to getting outside: Developing a rich array of year round Outdoor Programs for kids and families to build confidence and skills,  developing new Places close to communities and schools where kids, families and teachers can enjoy access to outdoor activities and programs, and offering job Pathways so that youth in our community can be the next generation of land stewards

The Nature Connection is not a public gear rental company.

If you are interested in renting outdoor gear for personal use please contact one of our local business partners:

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Do I qualify?

Requirements for Gear to Go program:

1

Must be a Delta County or Montrose County School District teacher or staff
2

Other local youth-serving organizations must have reciprocal liability insurance for any trips offered with TNC gear
3

Leaders must attend a “Gear to Go” orientation to use outdoor gear
4

Lending is subject to staff availability and TNC program needs
5

Outdoor trips must follow USFS, BLM or other agency guidelines and/or permit requirements
6

All participants must sign a paper or digital waiver from TNC
FILL OUT THE GEAR TO GO WAIVER FORM

Joining the “Gear to Go” Program

Educator Orientation

Attend an educator orientation in August

Orientation

Training and Testing

View the training slides and requirements

Training Slides and Gear Tests

Reserve Your Gear

Fill out the required registration form

Registration Form

Price Breakdown

See the pricing of our programs for this season

Pricing Chart

Examples of our “Gear to Go” Programs

Biking in the Desert

 

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