Environmental Science

The 2019 Olympic Alcoa Scholars recently returned from their 7-day adventure in the backcountry!

As we kick off our sixth season of the Alcoa Scholars program, we hear from 2015 program alum Karly Lent. Four years after embarking on her trip, the experience still has an impact.

A by-the-numbers look at the 30 Alcoa Scholars participants backpacking through Olympic National Park this summer.

This spring, WildLink hosted 39 participants, spent nine nights in the Wilderness, removed and cleaned up countless fire rings, met three NPS Wilderness Rangers and worked with six NatureBridge educators.

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.