Blue Sky Fund
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🌱 Since 2007, Blue Sky Fund has pursued the goal of providing transformative and positive experiences in the outdoors for Richmond youth.
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🗺️ As demand for programming grew, so did Blue Sky - expanding to work with over 2,000 students across the Richmond area. As we enter a new stage of organizational maturity, the Blue Sky board and staff are excited at the prospects of meaningful growth and organizational health.
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🧭 To achieve this next stage, we’re proud to announce our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan which was adopted by our board this past January. The purpose of this mission-aligned plan is to:
(1) Provide guidance on the organization’s growth and development for the next three years
(2) Articulate a shared vision that will further Blue Sky’s mission
(3) Ensure engagement with all those invested in the organization’s success
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🔗 Read the full plan via the link in our bio or go to blueskyfund.org/strategicplan
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🎨 Shout out to Madison Whitley for donating her time and talent to tell the story of our vision for the next three years in such a visually appealing way! Learn more about her work at madisonwhitley.myportfolio.com
05/22/2026
As our 2025-26 Explorers program year comes to a close, we’re excited to reflect back on the final trips of the year. Today: Featuring our Maymont & Dell Meadow trips!
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“How does water connect everything in our environment?”
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This was the driving question for our Explorers trip to Maymont and Dell Meadow with 4th grade students from 12 different RPS schools. Through hands-on activities, they learned all about how their everyday choices can impact the Chesapeake Bay, and diving into how watersheds, erosion, weather, and wildlife are all connected.
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Take a look at all the fun our Explorers had outdoors:
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🌦️ Collected real weather data, working in teams to measure wind speed, temperature, and air pressure while practicing cooperation and problem-solving.
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💧 Modeled an entire watershed using Enviroscapes, discovering how pollution, erosion, and stormwater runoff have downstream impacts. Throughout the Environment experiments, they also discussed why we all play a role in protecting our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
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🦅 Observed local wildlife on a guided nature hike, learning about native animals and discussing each species’ role in the food chain and ecosystem.
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Thank you to all of our amazing 4th graders from:
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05/15/2026
Are you a business looking for a way to support your community? No need to wait - email [email protected] to become a Hike for Kids sponsor!
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
FULL ⛰️Trailblazer Title Sponsor - abogadas rva
FULL 🏞️ Post-Hike Party Sponsor -
👣Explorers Partner Sponsor - $6,000 - Hike Distances Naming Rights
🚰Adventure Fuel Sponsor - $3,000 - Logos featured at Fuel Stations
🌱Swag Bag Sponsor - $1,000 - Logos featured at Finish Line
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Date 🗓️Saturday, October 24th
Location: 📍VA War Memorial () & the James River Park System ()
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🌿🥾HIKE FOR KIDS is our signature fundraising event benefiting Richmond area youth. It brings together hikers to hit the trails of the James River Park System or any trail of their choice across the country. Richmond hikers will enjoy some of the best urban trails in the country with a 3, 7, or 14 mile loop. All are welcome to celebrate the journey at our post-hike party with food, drinks, games, & music.
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1806 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA
23223
