Our Story
Adventure Acres Foundation was created to reconnect people with nature while restoring the lands we depend on. Based in Southern Colorado, our mission is simple: heal land, empower communities, and inspire a deeper relationship with the outdoors.
We believe regeneration begins with small, intentional steps — planting, teaching, restoring, and building spaces where people can experience the natural world up close.
About Our Founder — Justin Lake Whedon
Justin Lake Whedon is a designer, strategist, and lifelong outdoor enthusiast who has spent the last 25+ years in the digital world — but always returns to the mountains to recharge.
A passionate hiker, minimalist, and advocate for nature, Justin has explored hundreds of trails throughout Colorado and the American West. His love for wild spaces evolved into a commitment to protect and restore them, inspiring the creation of Adventure Acres Foundation.
Justin also shares his outdoor journey through his hiking profile on Instagram, @hikeexploretravellive, where he documents trails, landscapes, and the transformative mindset that comes from time spent in nature.
🌱 Our Vision
To build spaces and programs where people can learn, grow, and connect — with each other and with the land — through stewardship, education, and regenerative design.
🤝 Our Commitment
We believe in transparency, sustainability, and long-term community impact. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every dollar and partnership supports our mission to restore ecosystems, expand outdoor education, and build a more regenerative future for Southern Colorado.
🧭 Our Values and Public Position
Adventure Acres Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit. We do not endorse political parties or candidates.
We are, however, very clear about what we stand for and what we stand against.
We oppose policies that weaken environmental protections, dismiss established science, or treat land, water, and wildlife as expendable. We support stewardship, conservation, education, and long term community resilience.
Caring for the land and future generations is not a political trend. It is a responsibility. Our work reflects that regardless of who is in power.
