Golden Gate
Why Outdoor Learning Matters for the Next Generation: NatureBridge and the Every Kid Outdoors Program
NatureBridge is proud to partner with Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) in championing the Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) program, which ensures more young people can access nature via our public lands. Through EKO, every fourth grader in the U.S. can receive a free annual pass to public lands and waters—not just for themselves, but for their entire family. NatureBridge is committed to continuing our awareness campaign for all the fourth graders who come through our programs in the upcoming year. We want to get the pass into the hands of as many fourth graders and families as possible because we know how important outdoor learning is for young people.
Miles of Meaning, Mountains of Impact: Krista Campbell and The Dipsea Race
When Krista Campbell laced up her running shoes for this year’s Dipsea Race, she wasn’t just in it for the views or the thrill of the course—she was running with purpose. A NatureBridge National Board member, Krista chose this iconic race as an opportunity to support a cause she holds close to her heart: getting more young people out into nature.
NatureBridge and NOLS: A Shared Path in Outdoor Education and Leadership
When Dave Yacubian arrived at the windswept Marin Headlands in Northern California as a NatureBridge (formerly The Headlands Institute) Field Science Educator in 2001, he already had a deep connection to wild places. His initial connection—first sparked during a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in the Rocky Mountains that Dave participated in when he was 20 years old—has shaped a career dedicated to environmental education and the transformative power of the outdoors. Dave’s roots run deep with both NOLS and NatureBridge—and he sees powerful connections between the two organizations.
An Unforgettable Evening with NatureBridge
On May 8, we welcomed 400 friends, supporters, and outdoor education enthusiasts to Fort Mason in San Francisco, CA for An Evening with NatureBridge. This annual gathering was more than just a fundraiser; it was a celebration of everything NatureBridge stands for: curiosity, connection, and the transformative power of nature.
Lab Spaces Bring Learning to Life at NatureBridge Golden Gate
At NatureBridge Golden Gate, our lab spaces are more than just classrooms—they are dynamic hubs of discovery, creativity, and collaboration. Representing years of effort, innovation, and community support, the labs at Golden Gate offer transformative opportunities to explore science and the environment in a hands-on way to thousands of students every year.
Honoring Donald Rees: The Visionary Founder of NatureBridge
On January 2, 2025, the NatureBridge community lost its founder and a true pioneer of environmental education, Donald Rees. With a bold vision, unrelenting passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of nature to transform young lives, Don created an enduring legacy that has connected over 1.6 million students to the natural world.