Stories from the Field

Our Teacher Open House on March 20, hosted by NatureBridge and our friends at Parks Project at the Parks Project Discovery Center, was a wonderful opportunity to connect with passionate educators and share the transformative power of outdoor education.

Please join us in congratulating educators Ivy Moore from NatureBridge Yosemite and Peggy McAllister from NatureBridge Golden Gate for being selected to lead the Armstrong Scholars program this summer, and educator Katie Smith from NatureBridge Yosemite for being selected to support them! They collectively bring a wealth of experience leading multi-day backpacking trips and wilderness adventures, demonstrate a sincere commitment to building community, and fully grasp how special the Armstrong Scholars program truly is.

On Thursday, February 27, the Field Arts and Events Hall in Port Angeles, WA became a gateway to the hidden worlds of forests. Hosted by National Geographic Live, From Roots to Canopy brought together science, storytelling, and inspiration, featuring renowned tree canopy ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Nalini Nadkarni.

At NatureBridge Golden Gate, our lab spaces are more than just classrooms—they are dynamic hubs of discovery, creativity, and collaboration. Representing years of effort, innovation, and community support, the labs at Golden Gate offer transformative opportunities to explore science and the environment in a hands-on way to thousands of students every year.

On January 2, 2025, the NatureBridge community lost its founder and a true pioneer of environmental education, Donald Rees. With a bold vision, unrelenting passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of nature to transform young lives, Don created an enduring legacy that has connected over 1.6 million students to the natural world.

After more than 50 years, NatureBridge is saying farewell to our longtime campus at Crane Flat as we transition to our new home at Henness Ridge, the National Environmental Science Center (NESC).