Alumni Community
We're so glad you're here! By joining the NatureBridge Alumni Community, you're becoming part of a nationwide network of students, families, educators, and supporters who share a passion for nature, science, and lifelong learning. As a member, you'll receive invitations to alumni events, opportunities to reconnect with NatureBridge educators and fellow alumni, share your story, hear inspiring stories from across our community, and exclusive NatureBridge alumni benefits.
Alumni Benefits
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) #
We’re excited to share a special opportunity from our friends at NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), the global leader in outdoor education. As a NatureBridge alum, your student is eligible for $500 off any Summer 2026 NOLS expedition that is 10 days or longer.* Apply now with coupon code NYA88J at checkout.
Students can build on their time at NatureBridge by elevating their leadership and wilderness skills with NOLS’ immersive, real-world learning experiences that challenge young people to step outside their comfort zone and develop the confidence to lead. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, college preparation, or the adventure of a lifetime, NOLS will help you unlock your full potential and create the kind of leader you want to be. Join NOLS on a rafting, backpacking, or sea kayaking expedition or at any of the many other magnificent places in between!
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Students to Stewards: Siara & Molly
Growing up in downtown LA and Pasadena, Siara Edwards didn’t experience much diversity in the outdoor environments she visited. The nature she discovered in Olympic—forested, green and dewey—was unlike anything she had ever seen.
2018 Student of the Year: Marisa Granados
Each year, NatureBridge honors a student who has demonstrated leadership, growth, and a commitment to protecting our natural world as a result of a NatureBridge program. We are elated to announce our 2018 Student of the Year, high school senior Marisa Granados.
