Land Paths
Land Paths
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About this organization
Mission
LandPaths' mission is to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County.
About
Rooting Youth in Nature: LandPaths creates models for impactful nature-based youth experiences. We draw heavily on research finding that multi-day programs and consistent mentors are key factors that increase the long term impact on a childs relationship and attitudes toward nature. In Our Own BackYard is a nature awareness program built to enhance student connection and confidence in the outdoors. In Our Own BackYard, school-based, provides an in-depth experience with 4-full day field trips, and 2 classroom visits over the course of the school year, averaging 20 hours in the field per student. In Our Own BackYard curriculum correlates with many of the state and federal science, math, language arts and physical education standards, and anticipates strong alignment with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. In Our Own BackYard program serves approximately 700 students, is offered for free to schools with over 50% of the student body qualifying for free and reduce lunch.In 2012, LandPaths launched a teen-focused program, Inspired Forward. Built on the In Our Own BackYard model, Inspired Forward is a field-based, multi-day program. Inspired Forward is an unique offering to youth-at-risk providing experiential learning opportunities and tackling teen issues of gang prevention, drugs and other challenges through developing a strong sense of belonging, confidence, and leadership while role-modeling positive choices. Inspired Forward is offered free to schools and partner organizations serving low-income communities.In 2019, due to demand, LandPaths again expanded Owl Camp, this time to a new site in north County, outside Healdsburg. LandPaths Owl Camp is a nature-based summer emersion program for kids from 6 to 13 years old. Owl Camp offers a rich place for children to explore the natural world, test out new ideas and experience the freedom of child-directed, open-ended learning through nature exploration and play guided in small groups by expert educators. Each summer as children work through how to build a fort, experiment with art, or discover native plants and animals, they are exercising their brains in important waysand building a memorable connection with the land in every step. LandPaths aggressive scholarship program offers tuition assistance to at least 30% of campers every year.In 2016 LandPaths expanded its camp offerings to include a teen-focused Backpacking Basics, and Teen RiverTrek. Consistent with LandPaths youth programs, these camps immerse youth in nature and develop outdoor skills, such as how to pack a backpack, paddling, camp cooking, fire starting, filtering water all the way down to caring for your feet and hands (and blisters). These experiences and skill development, build participant sense of belonging (with nature and with peers) and confidence in continuing outdoor activities and exploration for a lifetime.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Landpaths' mission is to foster a love of the land in sonoma county. landpaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Landpaths' mission is to foster a love of the land in sonoma county. landpaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as CA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 618 Fourth STreet, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 22 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $638,263.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $975,072 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $98,251 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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