Case Studies

Below are a series of case studies about designed projects and programs that connect people with nature. To search design projects, click on case studies called PLACE. For programs, click on case studies called PROGRAMS. We hope you will look at all the incredible case studies that prioritize nature and health.

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Two youths and two adults proudly hold up fishing poles as they stand on a wooden dock overlooking the lake on a partly sunny day. A forest surrounds the lakes’ borders in the background, with deep green trees lining the horizon. Everyone smiles for the picture, and the two youths are giving a thumbs-up sign.

Program

Baztec Fishing & Outdoors

Minneapolis, MN

Six individuals wear helmets and life vests and hold paddles while riding in an inflatable raft. The raft is in water that is white with churning waves and flows through a rocky landscape.

Program

Beyond Boundaries

Richmond, VA

A climber who uses a wheelchair belays another climber during an adaptive climbing program in Murfreesboro, TN. Another person in a wheelchair is watching the belayer and climber on the climbing wall. A volunteer is standing behind the belayer with her arms raised in the air. Ropes hang from the climbing wall in front of the belayer in his wheelchair.

Program

Catalyst Sports

Atlanta, GA

During adaptive racing, a CDA staff member guides a participant wearing a racing bib number as they slide down a snowy hill in a bi-ski.

Program

Colorado Discover Ability

Grand Junction, CO

An Adventure Group participant rides a recumbent trike with his service dog on a sunny day. Behind their path are some trees and scrub, separating them from the main road.

Program

Destination Rehab

Bend, OR

A participant is in a sit ski for a picture, with a DREAM volunteer and a seasonal staff employee posing on either side of her. The scenery behind them is an open ski slope covered with snow that shines bright from the sunlight.

Program

DREAM Adaptive Recreation

Whitefish, Montana

A man wearing a helmet and a green shirt rides an adaptive cycle on a forest trail. The trees and leaves are blurry, showing the speed of the cyclist.

Program

North Carolina Adapted Sports – Adapted Off-Road Cycling Program

Cary, NC

A participant in bright orange winter gear gleefully slides down a steep, snowy slope on a mono ski.

Program

Ogden Valley Adaptive

Ogden, UT

A young participant shows excitement for the bike ride; he is accompanied by a program staff wearing a neon vest.

Program

Portland Wheelers

Portland, ME

A close-up shot of Dan riding his trike with a confident grin.

Program

Spokes Fighting Strokes

Arizona City, AZ

A large group of students smile while paddling their canoe during a Canoemobile program in the Twin Cities. Behind them is lush greenery that lines the edge of the lake.

Program

Wilderness Inquiry

Bloomington, MN

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