Bridging Nature and Education; California Conservation Corpsmember Interns Lead Youth into Outdoors
Note from the editor: Our Golden Gate campus is in its third year of hosting California Conservation Corps (CCC) Corpsmembers where we provide training and support in the field of science education. Last month, the CCC Communications team came to Coastal Camp to spend time with our current CCC interns, Mia and Abbreail, and with former intern—now NatureBridge educator, Jon.
It’s right there in the California Conservation Corps mission, empower and develop young adults through hard work and education. As part of as an internship with NatureBridge, Corpsmembers assigned to the CCC Solano Center are getting a hands-on education in outdoor learning and sharing their knowledge with young campers.
“I grew up going to National Parks and State Parks. I feel like it helped a lot with my mental health and clarity,” said Corpsmember Mia Rangel. “If I can help small campers also foster that relationship with the environment, so they can have a healthier mental headspace, that would just mean the world to me. I think that’d be awesome.”
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Bridging Nature and Education; California Conservation Corpsmember Interns Lead Youth into Outdoors
It’s right there in the California Conservation Corps mission, empower and develop young adults through hard work and education. As part of as an internship with NatureBridge, Corpsmembers assigned to the CCC Solano Center are getting a hands-on education in outdoor learning and sharing their knowledge with young campers.
In Memory of Robert Redford: Champion of Outdoor Education and National Parks
We mourn the passing of Robert Redford—iconic actor, filmmaker, environmentalist, and passionate supporter of outdoor education. From 1984 to 1989, Redford served on the board of Yosemite National Institutes (now NatureBridge), where he championed immersive environmental science programs that continue to inspire generations of students in national parks across the country.
Exploring the Wonders of the Marin Headlands at Coastal Camp
Coastal Camp has officially wrapped for another season—and what a wonderful summer it has been! We welcomed over 1,600 participants this summer over our nine weeks of camp. Our campers explored every trail of the Marin Headlands, from the hills to the sea, down by Rodeo Beach! With a focus on coastal and ocean ecology, stewardship, and, of course, FUN, our campers made new friends and memories that we hope will last a lifetime.