Transforming Lives Through Marine Science and the Whale Tail Grant
NatureBridge’s Golden Gate campus is at the forefront of providing transformative marine science education through our innovative Intertidal Lab. This unique facility allows students to observe tide pool life, understand coastal ecosystems, and develop a love for environmental stewardship. For many, it’s a transformative experience that sparks a passion for science and conservation.
Thanks to a $50,000 WHALE TAIL® grant, NatureBridge will reconstruct our aging Intertidal Lab tank, and provide scholarships to help more students from communities that face barriers to accessing these educational opportunities.
“It’s clear to me that not everyone has access to outdoor spaces,” says Golden Gate Lab Steward Dylan Meeks. “This grant ensures that students who might not have the opportunity can now experience the wonders of the marine environment firsthand.” These scholarships enable schools with limited resources to bring their students to our Golden Gate campus for a hands-on, immersive marine science curriculum.
At NatureBridge, we are committed to inclusivity and providing enriching educational experiences. The WHALE TAIL® grant allows us to expand our impact, fostering the next generation of environmental stewards. These students carry the lessons learned at our Golden Gate campus into the future, inspiring others to protect and cherish our natural world.
The WHALE TAIL® grant is a catalyst for change, empowering students, inspiring a love for the environment, and fostering conservation commitment through stewardship of the California coast and its watersheds. Learn more about Golden Gate campus programs and support our mission to connect young people with the science and wonder of the outdoors. Together, we can inspire stewardship and create lasting relationships between students and the environment.
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Transforming Lives Through Marine Science and the Whale Tail Grant
NatureBridge’s Golden Gate campus is at the forefront of providing transformative marine science education through our innovative Intertidal Lab. This unique facility allows students to observe tide pool life, understand coastal ecosystems, and develop a love for environmental stewardship. For many, it’s a transformative experience that sparks a passion for science and conservation.
Staff Spotlight: Eva Foster
Eva Foster has held several roles at NatureBridge over the past 18 years, including Natural Connections Manager, Sales Manager, and Outreach and Enrollment Manager. Now, on the eve of her retirement, we asked her to reflect on her time at NatureBridge and share a bit about her upcoming adventures.
WildLink June 2024: Monache High School
On a warm afternoon in June, a group of students and chaperones from Monache High School arrived at Yosemite National Park for their first ever WildLink expedition. As they drove through the Wawona Tunnel and saw the historic Tunnel View, students remarked on the vastness of nature, as none of them had ever seen Yosemite Valley before. The group drove into the valley to meet one of their NatureBridge leaders and went for a short walk to Lower Yosemite Falls. As they enjoyed the cooling spray of the rushing falls, excitement built for their time in Yosemite.