Stories from the Field

After more than three years as the Director of Finance and Technology at NatureBridge, Mitch Holmer has stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer.

As we kick off our sixth season of the Alcoa Scholars program, we hear from 2015 program alum Karly Lent. Four years after embarking on her trip, the experience still has an impact.

A by-the-numbers look at the 33 Alcoa Scholars participants backpacking through Olympic National Park this summer.

This spring, WildLink hosted 39 participants, spent nine nights in the Wilderness, removed and cleaned up countless fire rings, met three NPS Wilderness Rangers and worked with six NatureBridge educators.

In this week's Lessons From the Field, we hear from John Conant of NatureBridge at Golden Gate on all things ethnobotany and the importance of respecting and understanding the deeply rooted traditions associated with the plants of the Marin Headlands.

Each summer, two NatureBridge educators lead a group of young women on a 12-day backpacking adventure in Yosemite's High Sierra. This year marks the 20th season of Armstrong Scholars and we’re thrilled to introduce our 2019 program leaders: Yosemite Educator Lizzie Hoerauf and Golden Gate Educator Melissa Gayle!

In this week's Lessons From the Field, NatureBridge Operations Manager Jenn Peach takes us through the Happy Isles Fen—a rare example of a fen ecosystem in the Yosemite Valley.

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.