Stories from the Field

For all those up for the adventure, backpacking is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you're eager to hit the trails and sleep under stars but don't yet have all the experience, consider this helpful guide.

At the age of 102, Dr. Hester L. Turner has a long list of accomplishments, many of which are rooted in her passion for connecting children to the outdoors. As one of the early board member at NatureBridge, Hester reflects on the kids that were served and the work that was done.

Preparedness is the most important part of backpacking. Check out our ultimate packing list—once you have your clothing, gear and supplies, you’ll be ready to hit the backcountry.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate and appreciate our wonderful teachers and educators whose hard work makes it possible for students to experience a NatureBridge program.

In this week's Lessons From the Field series, NatureBridge educator Nessarose Schear shares her experience working on the National Park Service restoration project of the Mountain and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, the sister parks of Yosemite.

In this week's Lessons From the Field, Golden Gate Mentor Teacher Deepak Dathatri takes us on the journey of California migratory birds.

Last Thursday evening, the friends and family members of 18 Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM) mentees and six mentors filled the Sunset building at NatureBridge’s Golden Gate campus in the Marin Headlands.

NatureBridge educator Caleb Savage has taught at both our Prince William and Olympic campuses. He believes in the power of disconnecting from technology and making connections in the outdoors.

Mara Dale, M.S., a Mentor Teacher at our Yosemite campus, writes about the partnership between NatureBridge and CalTeach.