White Pine Programs

White Pine Programs is a nonprofit organization located in York, Maine. Founded in 1999, the organization employs 12 people and generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. White Pine Programs offers nature connection programs for individuals of all ages. Their programs aim to reconnect people with the natural world through immersive experiences, such as tracking wild animals, harvesting wild foods, and sleeping in natural shelters. The organization believes that spending time in nature is essential for physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They cite research on Nature-Deficit Disorder, which highlights the negative impacts of alienation from nature. White Pine Programs' programs aim to reverse these negative effects by providing direct sensory experiences in the outdoors. For more information about White Pine Programs and their offerings, visit their website at whitepineprograms.org.