The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They’re looking for an essay for the Summer/Fall 2026 issue of their Light & Seed magazine: “Do you have a story about how recreating on a National Forests and/or Grasslands changed your relationship to the outdoors, challenged your views, or fostered personal growth?” If interested, direct your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com. Rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to their post and call for pitches.

Deadline: October 14th, 2025