Catamount Institute

Catamount Institute is a non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Employing 16 people, the organization generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Catamount Institute focuses on providing children with enriching outdoor experiences that foster a connection with the natural world. Their programs aim to address the growing concern of "nature-deficit disorder" in children, utilizing research-backed methods to demonstrate the positive impact of spending time in nature on learning, physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. The organization emphasizes the effectiveness of nature-based learning strategies, highlighting its potential to improve academic performance, reduce childhood obesity, diabetes, and anxiety, and enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. For more information about Catamount Institute and their programs, visit their website at catamountinstitute.org.