The KIN Program connects kids with Nature and fosters environmental awareness, respect, and land stewardship through fun educational programs and direct experience. Our goals are to: connect kids with Nature via fun, hands-on experiences, educate kids about natural processes and wild animals and plants encourage kids to respect natural areas and practice land stewardship, introduce kids to selected outdoor skills, and instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for Nature in kids. Participation in a KIN hike counts toward the 6-patrol expectation.