Stories from the Field

This past Spring our Prince William Forest campus reopened after a two-year hiatus. In addition to the joy of having students back, we had the honor of welcoming Jason Brown, a teacher who holds the title of having attended more NatureBridge programs in Prince William than any other teacher in our 50-year history. We checked in with Jason to learn about his experience with NatureBridge over the years, the way nature has impacted his own life, and what keeps him and his students coming back year after year.

If you were to ask any NatureBridge employee what some of their favorite things about working with our organization are, you’d undoubtedly hear about the kids, the programs, and the impact we make daily. But without fail, the most common response to that question is “the people.” Anyone who’s spent even an afternoon with a group of NatureBridge employees leaves with a brand new group of friends and a ton of laughs and stories. This all rings true for our Director of Development Operations, Jen Laughtion. Visit our blog to learn about Jen’s nearly six years with NatureBridge and the lasting relationships she’s built along the way.

On May 12, over 400 of our closest friends came together to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary on our beautiful Golden Gate campus. From educator-led activities to campus tours to a farm to table dinner with inspiring guest speakers, it was a night to remember. It was also a major fundraising success, bringing in over $915,000 in critical funding to ensure all four NatureBridge campuses continue serving kids for the next 50 years and beyond.