Vertical Ecotones was founded on some simple principles.
One, just getting into natural environments has healing benefits.
Two, the right outdoor programing for a specific group can deepen catharsis.
Three, you need to know when and how to take a step back so nature can do the work.
Four, you need a profound connection with the people you want to serve.
Many different people from many different walks of life can benefit from the right outdoor program, tailored to their needs. Once Vertical Ecotones, a newly formed organization, is truly up and running we will have many different outreach programs. These outreach programs might be title something like, Helping Older People Enjoy Nature Again or Helping First Responders Mend Their Wounds in Nature or …
To put one foot firmly on the path we are raising donations for our first outreach titled: Helping People with Addiction. Most specifically we aim to make outdoor programing affordable for adults in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Prescott, Arizona. This programing will look like the link “What We Do” but stay tuned for this page to expand in the future. Our Paths of Convergence will happen when we find leaders to start new outreach programs.