We're inviting local businesses and community partners to help bring these trails to life. Sponsors receive logo recognition on all 15 permanent signs, acknowledgment at a ribbon-cutting celebration, local media exposure, and the opportunity to make a lasting investment in the future of North Idaho's children.
Bring a Trail to Life
This fall, we're expanding the Born Learning Trail program with two new trails in North Idaho and introducing a special STEAM Trail series that highlights Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through outdoor exploration. Featuring a fresh, earth-toned design, the new trails will be installed in parks in Osburn (Shoshone County) and Rathdrum (Kootenai County).
- Stub Myers Park | Rathdrum, ID - COMING SOON!
- Gene Day Park | Osburn, ID - COMING SOON!
Visibility
Each Born Learning STEAM Trail includes 15 permanent, interactive signs that guide children and families through hands-on learning experiences. Activities encourage participants to observe clouds, birds, trees, and insects; explore concepts like balance, gravity, movement, and direction; recognize shapes, patterns, and numbers; and use creativity and problem-solving skills to better understand the world around them.
Stewardship
More than a collection of signs, Born Learning Trails promotes active learning through outdoor play and movement while serving as a lasting symbol of a community's commitment to children and families. It creates opportunities for meaningful engagement, sparks curiosity, and helps build the skills children need to thrive.
Partnership
Born Learning Trails are truly made possible through the generosity and collaboration of community partners like you who believe every child deserves a strong start. United Way of North Idaho has proudly partnered with organizations including Kiwanis, the Avista Foundation, Bank of America, the City of Coeur d'Alene, City of Rathdrum, City of Osburn, Shoshone County, and dedicated volunteers to bring these interactive learning spaces to families across North Idaho.
Interested in bringing a Born Learning Trail to your community? We'd love to come together. Contact Devin Weeks, Resource Manager at devin@uwnorthidaho.org to get started.