About Us
Foster the Earth is a 501c3 and 1% for the Planet nonprofit partner that provides hiking and backpacking experiences to individuals with limited access to the outdoors. Our San Diego Chapter is dedicated to helping underserved youth in the foster care system connect with nature. Our program provides educational wilderness immersion in which participants build skills and self-confidence, imparts a sense of wonder and awe, and inspires these underserved youth to become advocates to protect our world’s wild places.
Our Mission
Foster the Earth is dedicated to breaking down barriers to increase access and opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. We’re aiming to help individuals reconnect with their curiosity and the natural world around them through exposure to the great outdoors. We believe that our participants can elevate themselves to great heights with their proud footsteps, dedication, perseverance, and resilience. Through our program, they will gain a deeper respect for themselves and for nature and learn valuable skills that they can carry with them throughout life.