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Program · Active

Small outings. Fresh air. Real connection.

Go Outside More began in April 2026 as a small pilot designed to help people spend meaningful time outdoors without making the experience complicated or overwhelming. Outings are intentionally small, personal, flexible, and comfortable.

Fall outings active · winter planned
HeartCloud participants enjoying small outdoor outings in the Seattle area.

Current status

Active seasonal program. Fall outings are underway now. We expect a brief Santa-season slowdown in early November. Winter outings resume after the holidays. Continued development is planned through 2027.

What happens on an outing

Depending on weather, season, accessibility, and participant interest, an outing may include:

  • Fishing
  • Birdwatching
  • Walking through a park
  • Picking up litter
  • Exploring a local outdoor space
  • Simply spending time outside together

The program particularly welcomes seniors, caregivers, people with disabilities, and people experiencing loneliness or isolation. Participation remains subject to scheduling, safety, weather, staff capacity, and the needs of each person.

About the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife permit

HeartCloud operates with authorization through a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife special permit. WDFW is not a sponsor of the program and does not endorse HeartCloud; we simply operate under the special permit's terms.

Pilot results

April through August 31, 2026
41
Outdoor outings
202
Fish caught
200
Fish safely released
70
Documented human connections

These are 2026 pilot results. They are reported here, with Go Outside More, and are not combined with other program totals.

Take a next step

Ask, refer, help, or support.

Ask about an outing

Interested in joining a small outdoor outing yourself? Tell us a bit about what you'd enjoy.

Ask about an outing

Refer someone

Know a senior, caregiver, or neighbor who might enjoy an outing? Please make sure they've agreed to be referred.

Refer someone

Volunteer

Help on outings, with gear, or with outreach.

Volunteer

Help equip an outing

Donations support gear, transportation, outreach, and the quiet logistics that make these outings possible.

Support Go Outside More

Outings depend on scheduling, safety, weather, program capacity, and individual fit.

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