The mission of the Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund is to support the creation and maintenance of quiet trails (e.g., walking, hiking, or skiing) in Wisconsin. The fund aims to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and accessibility, promoting the enjoyment and preservation of natural spaces through quiet trail experiences.
The Go Outside Fund aims to facilitate youth connection to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. It supports applications from teachers or partner organizations seeking to cover various costs associated with outdoor educational activities. These costs include purchasing field supplies, transportation, costs for substitute teachers, or educator costs, with grants ranging from $100 to $500. The program prioritizes applications that include a significant outdoor activity component, directly engage children in outdoor, nature-based learning or facilitate outdoor access, and applications that align with classroom learning and standards, though this alignment is encouraged but not mandatory.