4-H is a community of six million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills through a variety of innovative 4-H program areas including: Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Healthy Eating & Nutrition, Technology, Robotics and Gardening. Bogs plans to collaborate with 4-H, providing high-quality, durable footwear for kids involved in 4-H clubs. Beyond that Bogs will be a national sponsor, making a contribution to the 4-H organization in 2012. Learn more about 4-H at www.4-H.org.

Bogs recently put boots on the active feet of CedarSong Nature school students. The mission of CedarSong Nature School is to provide opportunities to experience nature directly. Its goal is to create a connection to the natural world and increase awareness, fostering empathy for the earth from a young age.

Bogs has worked with Alleycat Acres in Seattle and Supa Fresh Farms in Portland, two organizations that understand the importance of hands-on experience when it comes to sustainable farming. With Bogs on their feet, urban farming enthusiasts have managed to create eco-friendly plant habitats across the Northwest and have had a blast doing it.

This past spring, Bogs embarked on a five-city "Bogs Hearts Local Farmers" tour to raise support and awareness for some of the hardest-working men and women in the world: our independent, local farmers. This endeavor opened our eyes to the passion and dedication local farmers bring to their jobs 24/7, 365 days a year. Check out our blog to get to know some of the farmers we've sponsored and be sure to shop your local farmers markets to support your local farmers who work tirelessly to bring fresh, sustainable foods to our communities. Bogs is also proud to support youth farming organizations such as SupaFresh Youth Farm and Schoolyard Farms in our hometown of Portland, Ore.