Stories from the Field
The Adventures of NatureBridge's Iconic Ingrid Apter
At 76, Ingrid is NatureBridge’s oldest—and arguably most iconic—environmental science educator. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we're highlighting Ingrid's contributions to both the San Francisco and NatureBridge communities in which she serves.
Celebrating Female Superheroes: A Reflective Essay on Women in Science
Last fall, NatureBridge's Amy Osborne ventured to McMurdo Station in Antarctica to conduct field research with PolarTREC on Dr. Amy Moran's project. In this reflective essay, Amy writes of the journey that trip took her on and the importance of the celebration of women in science and the outdoors.
Why Immersive Outdoor Experiences Are For Everyone
Educator Jasmin Gonzalez shares her perspective on inclusivity in the outdoors through the lens of a group of sixth grade students from Davis Middle School in Compton, California.
Tips for Outdoor Classroom Teaching
Learning outside in nature has been shown to have endless benefits. At NatureBridge, nature is our classroom. To give you the best tips on teaching outdoors, we compiled the insight and knowledge of our seasoned outdoor educators.
Champion Teacher Harold Galvez
Harold Galvez of Vine Street Elementary School has been working toward making a NatureBridge trip a reality for his students for nearly 10 years. And on February 18, he’ll accompany 34 sixth grade students to Yosemite National Park—a first-time trip for almost the entire group.
Q&A with Board Member and Climate Advocate Todd Cota
Next month, NatureBridge board member Todd Cota will be sharing his insight and actionable steps for the fight against climate change in the Pacific Northwest and globally at Patagonia’s downtown Seattle storefront. We spoke with him ahead of the event.
Board Spotlight: Catherine Scott
A member of our Mid-Atlantic Regional Board, Catherine Scott has spent her lifetime protecting natural places. This goes hand in hand with her belief that connecting youth to their local natural places is vital for environmental stewardship. Read more about his commitment to NatureBridge students.
The Top 5 Benefits of Nature
For decades, doctors and researchers have studied the impact of spending time in nature. Woven into the fabric of NatureBridge programs, the positive outcomes of nature can improve health, increase productivity and attention, boost mental and emotional well-being, foster stewardship and cultivate joy among both kids and adults.
Sustain NatureBridge
Like so many others, we have made difficult decisions in response to COVID-19 with far-reaching implications for our students, staff and future. Our programs—the reason we exist—are cancelled for the rest of the school year. That's 13,000 kids who don't get to experience their national parks this spring. For our nonprofit, it also means $5 million in lost revenue and significant staff reductions. We, like so many others, are in crisis.