Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike traditional programs that teach about nature, we invite children to become part of the story. Students co-author published Tripp the Tumbleweed books about America’s National Parks, giving them a voice in environmental storytelling and a reason to protect the world around them.

Because every child deserves to see themselves as capable of making a difference. Many students in underserved areas have limited access to parks or outdoor learning. We bring those experiences to them by showing that protecting nature starts right outside their own front door.

 A Nature Scholar is a young explorer who learns to appreciate, respect, and protect the planet. After completing our I’m a Tripp Planner!experience, each student earns their “Nature Scholar” title, a backpack, and a lifelong invitation to make environmentally responsible choices.

It’s a 15-day interactive workbook and video journey through a U.S. National Park where students learn about history, culture, wildlife, and conservation and then help write the next Tripp the Tumbleweed adventure.

Yes! Tripp has visited 41 parks so far and has plans to visit all 63. After visiting each park, we make notes associated with Tripp’s adventures to document in his national park book with after-school program students.

 Yes! Each after-school program contributes ideas, dialogue, and creative input. The book is then dedicated to their program, making them part of Tripp’s real-life publishing journey! 

Your donation brings the Trippexperience to more classrooms:

$250 → Puts 25 Tripp the Tumbleweed National Park books into the hands of young readers.

$500 → Brings the “I’m a Tripp Planner” 15-day video and workbook experience to an after-school program.

$750 → Empowers students to co-author Tripp’s next National Park adventure.

$1,000 → Delivers an interactive school assembly that brings environmental learning to life.

$2,500 → Funds an entire classroom’s co-authoring project

We remain personally connected to the teachers in the after-school programs and track growth in literacy, environmental awareness, and confidence. In our first 3 after-school programs, 100% of teachers said their students felt “more connected to nature” and “proud to protect it.” 

Yes! You can sponsor an after-school program in an underserved community. Please reach out to us at info@naturescholars.org.

Yes! The Nature Scholars Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Absolutely. Corporate matching gifts and sponsorships multiply your impact and help bring Tripp’s adventures to even more classrooms.

Please reach out to Christy and Ed at info@naturescholars.org. 

After we collaborate with U.S.-based after-school programs, we’re planning on introducing this program to students in underserved communities in other countries as Tripp would love to grow nature scholars around the world!