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Ages 18+WIN Together

Women in Nature

A charitable outdoor wellness program of The Luck Group — providing women 18+ with equitable access to outdoor recreation, nature-based wellness, mentorship, and supportive community experiences.

Our Mission

Our Mission

The mission of WIN Together is to provide women with equitable access to outdoor recreation, nature-based wellness, mentorship, and supportive community experiences that promote healing, confidence, resilience, and belonging. We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to experience the physical, emotional, and social benefits of spending time outdoors.

No previous outdoor experience is required.

Why WIN Together Was Created

Many women face barriers that limit their participation in outdoor activities. WIN Together works to remove these barriers by providing structured, beginner-friendly experiences led by trained instructors, outdoor educators, wellness facilitators, mentors, and community partners.

Financial hardship
Limited access to equipment
Transportation challenges
Lack of outdoor experience
Safety concerns
Limited representation in outdoor spaces
Trauma, grief, isolation, or major life transitions
Lack of supportive and culturally responsive programs
Woman enjoying peaceful nature retreat in sunlit forest

Eligibility

Who We Serve

WIN Together is open to all women 18 and older. We especially welcome:

Adult women 18+
Women from underserved communities
Women impacted by trauma, violence, grief, or loss
Women veterans
Mothers and caregivers
Women experiencing isolation or major life transitions
Women interested in learning outdoor skills
Women facing financial or transportation barriers

Programs & Activities

What We Offer

WIN Together combines outdoor recreation, wellness, education, and supportive community engagement.

Outdoor Recreation

Hands-on outdoor activities designed for all experience levels — from first-timers to those looking to deepen their skills.

  • Archery
  • Fishing and angling
  • Hiking
  • Guided nature walks
  • Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Gardening
  • Wildlife education
  • Outdoor safety
  • Conservation activities
  • Introduction to hunting and outdoor skills

Nature-Based Wellness

Restorative experiences that use the outdoors as a tool for emotional healing, stress relief, and personal growth.

  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Mindfulness in nature
  • Journaling and reflection
  • Stress-management activities
  • Confidence-building exercises
  • Restorative outdoor experiences
  • Supportive group discussions
  • Personal goal-setting
  • Emotional wellness education
  • Opportunities for quiet reflection and connection

Leadership & Personal Development

Skill-building experiences that help women discover their strengths, lead with confidence, and give back to their communities.

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Resilience-building
  • Self-confidence
  • Outdoor leadership
  • Peer mentorship
  • Community service
  • Environmental stewardship

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Wellness

We create opportunities for women to slow down, recharge, move their bodies, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves.

Inclusion

We welcome women of varying backgrounds, identities, abilities, experience levels, and financial circumstances.

Empowerment

Participants are encouraged to try new activities, take healthy risks, build skills, and recognize their personal strengths.

Resilience

Outdoor experiences provide opportunities to practice patience, perseverance, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Connection

WIN Together strengthens relationships between participants, families, mentors, community partners, and the natural environment.

Safety

Programs are designed with physical safety, emotional safety, clear expectations, trained instruction, and supportive facilitation at the forefront.

Our Approach

A Supportive and Trauma-Informed Approach

WIN Together is designed to provide supportive and respectful outdoor experiences for women, including those who may have experienced trauma, violence, grief, or significant life challenges.

WIN Together is not clinical therapy and does not replace professional mental health treatment. The program uses outdoor recreation, education, mentorship, and nature-based wellness activities to support personal growth, emotional well-being, and community connection.

Our approach emphasizes:

Choice and participant comfort
Respectful communication
Clear activity expectations
Emotional and physical safety
Encouragement without pressure
Opportunities for reflection
Culturally responsive engagement
Strength-based support
Healthy boundaries
Connection to appropriate community resources when needed

How We Deliver

Program Opportunities

WIN Together programs are flexible and can be delivered in a variety of formats to meet community needs.

One-day outdoor wellness events
Multi-week program cohorts
Guided hikes
Archery workshops
Fishing clinics
Gardening workshops
Women's outdoor retreats
Mentoring programs
Women veterans' programs
Domestic violence awareness activities
Community wellness days
Family outdoor experiences
Partner-sponsored events
Virtual wellness sessions
Scholarship-supported programs

Financial Access

Scholarships & Reduced-Cost Participation

The Luck Group is committed to reducing financial barriers to outdoor participation. When funding is available, WIN Together may provide full or partial scholarships, free community workshops, sponsored participant spaces, transportation assistance, outdoor equipment, program supplies, safety gear, meals and refreshments, park admission or facility fees, wellness materials, and mentorship support.

Scholarships and financial assistance are based on available funding, program requirements, and community partnerships.

In Action

Women Outdoors, Together

Women practicing archery outdoors
Women hiking on a trail together
Woman practicing mindfulness in nature
Diverse women laughing together outdoors

Join Us

Get Involved

There are many ways to become part of the WIN Together community — whether you're a participant, partner, volunteer, or supporter.

Register for an upcoming activity
Refer a woman
Sponsor a participant
Host a program
Become a community partner
Volunteer
Donate equipment
Provide transportation
Sponsor an event
Make a financial contribution

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Join the WIN Together Community

Every contribution — your time, resources, or financial support — helps a woman experience nature, learn a new skill, build confidence, and connect with a supportive community.