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What is outdoor education and why is it important? These questions may arise when you’re planning your first multi-day program for your school. Here is everything you need to know about NatureBridge programs, how they benefit students and teachers while enforcing classroom learning, and how to plan a program.

August began with a coming home of WildLink alumni and their loved ones for the annual WildLink Family Weekend - an event that keeps connections alive by resparking connections between people and place. Held once more at the National Environmental Science Center (NESC), this weekend brought together new members of the WildLink family with seasoned members to share their love for the outdoors.

When Walter Sive and Cheryl Ellsworth decided to include NatureBridge in their estate plans, they knew their choice represented much more than a charitable gift. It was a declaration of support for and an investment in an organization they believe will continue changing lives for generations to come. They opted to join The 1971 Society, NatureBridge’s legacy giving program, demonstrating their confidence in an organization whose mission—and people—have earned their trust.

Former NatureBridge educator Jenny Stock has built a career helping people connect to places they might never otherwise experience—from coastal trails to the deep sea. Today, she works in Point Reyes, CA as an Education Specialist for NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, where she develops curriculum, leads communications, and creates interpretive programs and exhibits that highlight why these unique places matter. But her passion for this work began long ago, when she was a field educator at some other special spots along the California coastline.

On a Sunday morning in July the Building Healthy Communities: Fresno cohort gathered at their headquarters. A place they had gathered many times before, yet today was different. They were about to embark on an adventure that would take them to some of the wildest places they had ever been. Everyone was excited and packed for the week ahead; an adventure into the Yosemite Wilderness. Having spent so much time together during the summer as BHC’s 2026 youth interns, they shared looks of excited anticipation for what was to come. Once everyone had arrived as prepared as they were going to be, the group loaded up in their vehicles and began the journey up the Sierra Nevada foothills and into Yosemite National Park.

The 2026 Armstrong Scholars are thriving! They were absolutely radiant when we saw them at resupply weekend, singing, dancing, laughing, sharing stories, and feasting on freshies! It was a joy to hear of their adventures thus far and learn what they are taking from their first week together in the Yosemite Wilderness. Several shared appreciation for being able to be their true selves, to feel truly seen and heard, and to learn so much from one another.