Media

Washington's Outdoor Education for All Act has broadened opportunities for students by increasing access to NatureBridge programs on the Olympic Peninsula and more than 30 other similar outdoor schools across the state.

This fall, NatureBridge's Prince William Forest campus welcomed over 325 students from six Prince William County Schools. Students conducted hands-on field science experiments, developed important social and emotional skills working with their peers, engaged in personal reflection and stayed overnight in NatureBridge’s historic cabins.

This fall, NatureBridge, a leading environmental education organization and the largest educational partner of the National Park Service, proudly announced the expansion of its educational programs at the former Nike missile base at Point Bonita in the Marin Headlands.

A deeply engaged, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative board is necessary for NatureBridge’s long-term success. We seek multiple individuals eager to collaborate with us to elevate NatureBridge to reach new heights and shape the next phase of our journey toward greater impact.

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced recently $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program. Each project connects a local community to a nearby national park, national trail, or wild and scenic river. This year’s group of awardees will engage more than 8,600 participants in active, healthy outdoor recreation and in education initiatives that increase knowledge about our nation’s natural and cultural heritage.

NatureBridge is thrilled to announce Dr. Sylvia Earle as our guest speaker at An Evening Outside with NatureBridge, our annual fundraising event on May 11, 2023. This event will be held on our campus at Golden Gate Recreational Area where we will spend an unforgettable evening celebrating the stewards of today!

On April 5, 2023, our NatureBridge team at Olympic was honored to host U.S. Senator Patty Murray on our campus. Senator Murray and her team joined us for an afternoon learning about NatureBridge’s mission to connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world.

Referred to as “the last perfect place in California”, the Dangermond Preserve is one of the last remaining stretches of wild coast in California. The sprawling 24,000-acre preserve is located at Point Conception in Santa Barbara, CA and it is a living laboratory that facilitates scientific research and environmental education.

NatureBridge is honored to be the recipient of a $25,000 gift from Bank of the West for our 50th anniversary celebration. With its most recent donation, Bank of the West has now given over $120,000 to support NatureBridge’s environmental education programs within the national parks.

NatureBridge is proud to announce receipt of a generous donation from Osprey as part of its 2020 Pro Deal Donation program. The donation will support our environmental education programming. 

NatureBridge received a $15,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support distance learning programs for schools and students in virtual settings. Funds will support program participation for Virginia students in financial need, providing the opportunity for kids to learn about the unique ecosystems and natural history of Prince William Forest Park, the largest protected natural area in the Washington, DC metropolitan region.

Each summer, NatureBridge—the largest nonprofit educational partner of the National Park Service—leads one- and two-week environmental science programs through some of the United States’ most beautiful protected lands.