Equity, Inclusion & Diversity
REI Poncho Project Ensures All Kids Feel at Home in the Outdoors
Longtime partner REI donated 250 sustainable “Outdoors for Everyone Poncho” to our Olympic campus, helping all kids feel like they belong by ensuring that they stay dry and comfortable during programs in the often inclement Pacific Northwest weather.
A History of Prince William Forest: Increasing Access & Striving for Inclusion
Since its establishment nearly a century ago, Prince William Forest has served as a place for Washington, D.C. youth to discover the natural world. The history of the park dates back to a legacy of access and, eventually, inclusion—a legacy that continues to be upheld by NatureBridge today.
Educator Spotlight: Marley Pierce
The NatureBridge Educator Development Program (EDP) provided Marley with a platform to combine her love of adventure with her passion for increasing access to the outdoors. Today, the Golden Gate educator spends her days in the Marin Headlands, sharing her zest for the natural world, knowledge of the environment and commitment to diversity with NatureBridge students.
International Women's Day: Remembering Joie Armstrong
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the women who help make the world a better place. Those who inspire others to be courageous, to follow their hopes and dreams, to be brave in the face of adversity.
NatureBridge Educator Spotlight: Shahne Belveal
Learn about NatureBridge educator Shahne Belveal
The Parks Project | Interview with NatureBridge Educator Diana Lopez
We sat down with Diana Lopez Senior Educator for NatureBridge and overall rad environmental educator! Read on to learn more about how she chose this career path and how she's spreading the message to dream big to her young students!
The Notorious Betty Reid Soskin
The presence of 95-year-old National Park Service Ranger Betty Reid Soskin at the 2017 NatureBridge Gala was a poignant reminder of all the work that needs to be done to improve our flawed social system as we shape the environmental stewards of tomorrow.
When I Grow Up I Want To Be An Environmental Educator!
We asked our NatureBridge Educators to describe how their childhood love of nature influenced their journey to become the environmental educators they are!
Exemplary Eco Women Feature Story: Miho Aida
Miho Aida has been an essential part of the NatureBridge team for over 15 years, dedicating her life’s work to increasing environmental science education access to those with little or no access to these resources. Currently, she is our Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, and promotes a more diverse and inclusive community at our campuses.