Empower Youth Through Nature

For every $10 donated, a child can join our enriching program

Checks can be mailed to Big Gumdrop Outdoors, 642 S 48th St. Lincoln, Ne, 68510

About Us

Mission Statement: At Big Gumdrop Outdoors, our mission is to 'Educate underserved youth about nature and inspire them to explore the great outdoors'. We inspire and educate youth by immersing them in nature, fostering a love for the environment, and introducing them to careers in natural resources.

Brief Description: We connect through the youth and families in our community through afterschool clubs, summer programming, and free monthly community events. Our comprehensive programs cover a wide array of activities such as fishing, hiking, plant identification, animal identification, shelter building, and cooking with fire. We aim to empower youth by providing hands-on experiences that connect them with nature and cultivate skills for life.

Founder's Story

Join the Herd

The American Bison, also know as a buffalo, is know for resilience, perseverance and grit. When others run away from the storm or hunker down, the bison faces it head on and marches through the night. A singular bison could make the trek alone, however strength in numbers shines as a testament to this species. As a herd, bison stride across the landscape negating obstacles that may stand in their way.

The herd is a symbol of your commitment to the journey, your commitment to advancing accessibility for underserved youth to explore nature, and your commitment to joining us in making the world better one step at a time.

We invite you to join the herd by donating monthly to Big Gumdrop Outdoors. Find more information on the impact you can make at the link below!

Join the Herd

Herd Members

Your Impact

$10

One child can participate

in a program

Organization and LPS school partnerships

$25

Materials for a group activity

11,600+

$200

Funding for an educational

field trip for 15 kids

Amount of kids engaged all-time

Community events hosted

Statistics

Sponsors & Partners

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Thank You to Our Donors

Thank you to our amazing donors and sponsors! Your generous support allows Big Gumdrop Outdoors to get kids outside, helping them connect with nature while teaching essential leadership skills for tomorrow. Your contributions are making a lasting impact, empowering the next generation to bring positive change to our communities. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this mission!