GPI's new Interim Executive Director, Scott Rossiter, shares spring and summer victories, exciting program updates, and why GPI's mission to break down barriers is more critical than ever—ensuring rural and underserved urban youth gain access to the high-quality, hands-on STEM, Outdoor Education, and Workforce Development programs that transform lives.

A single day helping middle school students plant native trees changed everything for one WF Crew member.Rune's story showcases how GPI's workforce development programs don't just build trails and restore forests—they build confident, capable adults ready to give back to their communities.

n canoes filled with youth from Mount Vernon's Kulshan Creek neighborhood glided across Heart Lake's waters. Through innovative community partnerships, GPI continues breaking down barriers that keep underserved youth from accessing the transformative power of nature—one paddle stroke at a time.