is a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on expanding access to outdoor experiences, education, and community for underrepresented populations. Through hikes, workshops, gatherings, and outdoor programming, The Crux Foundation works to create welcoming and accessible pathways into nature and outdoor culture for communities that have historically been excluded from many outdoor spaces and opportunities.

Our programs are designed to make the outdoors feel approachable, social, and community centered — whether someone is attending their first hike, learning a new outdoor skill, or building a deeper connection with nature and others.

The Crux Foundation believes outdoor access should not be limited by background, experience, or representation. We exist to help more people see themselves in outdoor spaces and to build stronger community through shared experiences outside.