Environmental Science

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.

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.

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.

Preparedness is the most important part of backpacking. Check out our ultimate packing list—once you have your clothing, gear and supplies, you’ll be ready to hit the backcountry.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate and appreciate our wonderful teachers and educators whose hard work makes it possible for students to experience a NatureBridge program.

In this week's Lessons From the Field series, NatureBridge educator Nessarose Schear shares her experience working on the National Park Service restoration project of the Mountain and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, the sister parks of Yosemite.

In this week's Lessons From the Field, Golden Gate Mentor Teacher Deepak Dathatri takes us on the journey of California migratory birds.

Last Thursday evening, the friends and family members of 18 Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM) mentees and six mentors filled the Sunset building at NatureBridge’s Golden Gate campus in the Marin Headlands.

NatureBridge educator Caleb Savage has taught at both our Prince William and Olympic campuses. He believes in the power of disconnecting from technology and making connections in the outdoors.