The Outdoors
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.

Reconnecting With Nature Through the Outdoors
The outdoors offers a meaningful place to reconnect with nature and reflect on the past. Landmarks and historical sites help preserve our collective history and create opportunities to connect with those who came before us.

Reconnecting With Nature Through the Outdoors
The outdoors offers a meaningful place to reconnect with nature and reflect on the past. Landmarks and historical sites help preserve our collective history and create opportunities to connect with those who came before us.

New EPA Agency Prioritizes Environmental Justice
A new EPA agency was established to address environmental racism. Learn about environmental justice and what is being done to help this issue.

How the National Park Foundation Uplifts Communities
Learn more about Smith’s passion for the outdoors and what the National Park Foundation is doing to uplift communities across the country through nature.

Economic and Racial Disparities in Access to Nature
Communities of color are likely to live in nature-deprived regions. See what Lincoln Hills Cares is doing to provide opportunities for youth to explore green spaces.

Why Do Black Communities Still Have to Fight Against Environmental Discrimination?
Black communities in the U.S. are facing environmental discrimination and it’s directly affecting their health. Read on to learn more about this battle.

National Park Foundation: Programs Help Get Young People Outside
Access to green space has a big impact on children’s health, learn how Robert F. Smith and the National Park Foundation are creating opportunities for youth.

Yellowstone’s 150th Anniversary and the National Park Foundation
Robert F. Smith works with the National Park Foundation to conserve areas across the U.S., like Yellowstone National Park which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2022.

New EPA Agency Prioritizes Environmental Justice
A new EPA agency was established to address environmental racism. Learn about environmental justice and what is being done to help this issue.

How the National Park Foundation Uplifts Communities
Learn more about Smith’s passion for the outdoors and what the National Park Foundation is doing to uplift communities across the country through nature.

Economic and Racial Disparities in Access to Nature
Communities of color are likely to live in nature-deprived regions. See what Lincoln Hills Cares is doing to provide opportunities for youth to explore green spaces.

Why Do Black Communities Still Have to Fight Against Environmental Discrimination?
Black communities in the U.S. are facing environmental discrimination and it’s directly affecting their health. Read on to learn more about this battle.

National Park Foundation: Programs Help Get Young People Outside
Access to green space has a big impact on children’s health, learn how Robert F. Smith and the National Park Foundation are creating opportunities for youth.

Yellowstone’s 150th Anniversary and the National Park Foundation
Robert F. Smith works with the National Park Foundation to conserve areas across the U.S., like Yellowstone National Park which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2022.