Let's Go 1-2-3 is a nonprofit
501(c)(3) serving Lancaster
and Philadelphia, PA families,
youth, and communities. Let's
Go 1-2-3 programming and
education is FREE, in order to
remove barriers to
participation in outdoor and
nature based experiences. Our
goal is for participants to have
a long-term connection to our
natural environment.

Our Mission


Progressively moving through 3
components, people receive; a lesson, a
hands-on engagement, and are then
connected to a next-step activity. The
activity or involvement opportunity
relates to conservation, stewardship,
civic engagement, and/or volunteerism.

Let's Go 1-2-3's mission is to alleviate
barriers to outdoor experiences.

  • Let’s Go 1-2-3’s vision is to increase
    knowledge and accessibility to outdoor
    experiences for marginalized groups,
    with a reach expanding state-wide and
    beyond. We want to create a natural
    progression from participant, to user, to
    conserver/steward for as many families,
    youth, and adults as we can.
  • Our Vision

1 - Initial Lessons

2 - Hands-On Engagement

3 - Involvement - Next Steps

Our Services

Let's Go 1-2-3's model includes 3 progressive components; lesson, hands-on engagement, and a connection activity. We also have ways to engage beyond the 1-2-3 experience.

After 1, 2, & 3: Take Action or Donate

Read our PRESS RELEASE.


Through July 2025 Philadelphia
families will have opportunities to
explore FREE hands-on lessons
on water, urban wildlife,
pollinators and forests directly in
their neighborhood.


For more information about
hosting a mobile van opportunity
in your neighborhood go to
PHILLY - Let's Go Neighborhoods
Van Request or email
info@letsgo123.org.

Program Spotlight

Gary Paprocki

Board Chair

Rachel Brown

Secretary

Rachel Tadlock

Donna Jenkins-
Fakolujo

Joe Manganiello

Co-Secretary

Treasurer

Our 2025 Board Members

Chanel London

Dottie Baumgarten

Mary Beth Arnold

Ally Rourke

Contact Us

P.O. Box 27551

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Email Address

info@letsgo123.org

(866) 878-3595

Let’s Go 1-2-3's wants to reach and impact individuals, families, youth, and/or
small groups (organizational or student based) that have a barrier to achieving
an outdoor experience. If you are (or know of someone) in need of assistance
to make an outdoor experience a reality, please share our Referral for
Assistance form by clicking: HERE, or you can email us at: info@letsgo123.org
for more information.



Make A Referral

Initial Lessons

This introductory component focuses on first time participants, sets the foundation, and starts
the journey, for learning about a nature, environmental, or recreation theme. For those with
experience, it can serve as a refresher on a specific topic or allow space to increase knowledge.
With this component, Let's Go 1-2-3 will travel to your site, a neighborhood location, see you
virtually, or meet groups at a partner site. All supplies and materials are provided for participants.
Examples: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Crafts, Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy,
Sustainability, Math, (STEAM/STEELS), Sensory Exploration (Special Needs)

Hands-On Engagement

Progressing to a formal hands-on engagement, Let's Go 1-2-3's second component is an
activity that takes place at (or nearby) to your site or location - ideally, outdoors. The
hands-on activity is a way to make the learning tangible, relevant, and exciting. This
component introduces people to opportunities to learn about; Birds, Soil, Water, Wildlife,
Plants, Insects, Trees, and more.

Involvement - Next Steps

When participants have learned about a concept, done a hands-on activity, and
understand environmental or nature based content, the culminating, connection, step is to
get them involved. Using the idea of a field experience/trip, or volunteer opportunity, Let’s
Go 1-2-3 wants participants to go to a local park, greenspace, environmental, or recreation
site for an immersive opportunity. With this level of engagement, we also present and
discuss the ways to connect beyond the program for a lasting connection.

After 1, 2, & 3 - Take Action and/or Donate

With Let’s Go 1-2-3's alleviation of barriers during participation in our 3 components,
participants are challenged to take a "next step" or "action" that gives back, improves
stewardship, encourages conservation, or leads to civic engagement related to an
environmental issue. For ways to take action or get involved, click on a link below:



Environmental Center

Let's Go 1-2-3 Funders, Supporters and Collaborators