Yosemite
LA Teacher Night Recap: Inspiring Educators to Bring Learning Outdoors
Our Teacher Open House on March 20, hosted by NatureBridge and our friends at Parks Project at the Parks Project Discovery Center, was a wonderful opportunity to connect with passionate educators and share the transformative power of outdoor education.
Announcing the 2025 Armstrong Scholars Leaders
Please join us in congratulating educators Ivy Moore from NatureBridge Yosemite and Peggy McAllister from NatureBridge Golden Gate for being selected to lead the Armstrong Scholars program this summer, and educator Katie Smith from NatureBridge Yosemite for being selected to support them! They collectively bring a wealth of experience leading multi-day backpacking trips and wilderness adventures, demonstrate a sincere commitment to building community, and fully grasp how special the Armstrong Scholars program truly is.
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.
Saying Farewell to NatureBridge’s Crane Flat Campus
After more than 50 years, NatureBridge is saying farewell to our longtime campus at Crane Flat as we transition to our new home at Henness Ridge, the National Environmental Science Center (NESC).
In Memory of Ty Cobb: A Visionary Leader of Resilience and Impact
Ty Cobb, former CEO of Yosemite National Institutes (now NatureBridge), passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Reno at the age of 84. Known for his visionary leadership, resilience, and ability to inspire collaboration, Ty guided YNI through some of its most difficult moments while building a foundation for its future growth and success.
WildLink November 2024: Woodlake High School
This November, Woodlake High School students and chaperones arrived in Yosemite for their first year as a WildLink school, and we are so excited to have them on the team! That means that the brave students who signed up for this expedition had virtually no idea what to expect before signing up for the trip, because none of their peers had experienced it before them! The week, although quite frigid, was full of lovely views, learning about Wilderness, spending lots of time by the river, and enjoying the beauty of Yosemite Valley and Wilderness. Their educators Sarah and Amelia were excited to help this group feel a sense of belonging in this place. They were also lucky enough to be joined by Ranger Lissie on their first day in the Wilderness!