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On Tuesday, October 14, NatureBridge hosted a Teacher Night at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale, VA for a meaningful evening of connection, exploration, and learning with a group of dedicated educators from across Northern Virginia—including teachers from Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County Public Schools, and several local private schools.

2025’s last WildLink expedition saw the first year Mariposa CountyHigh School participate in the program. The most local school, only one hour away from Yosemite valley yet ten out of eleven of the participants had never backpacked in Yosemite National Park and were excited to explore their back yard. Chaperoned by their brave Kerry and Peter the group arrived at the National Environmental Science Center (NESC) on a Sunday afternoon. There they met one of their educator guides, Katie, and would soon meet their second one, Cassie, the following day. The group settled into cabins and reconvened for dinner and an evening together around a fire. There important pieces of information were shared and the participants had an opportunity to reflect and welcome the week ahead.

Last week, NatureBridge had the pleasure of welcoming 65 guests to our Point Bonita campus in the Marin Headlands for a memorable evening with Norah Eddy, a leader in marine conservation and head of The Nature Conservancy’s Ocean Recovery initiative.

Late September arrived and WildLink was fortunate enough to welcome one more group of amazing participants from Health Careers Academy in Stockton for another expedition. The group arrived full of energy and ready to make some awesome memories. Having sat in a car for a few hours they were eager to stretch their legs and wasted no time in settling into their cabins before coming together for dinner and their first evening program from NatureBridge.

Our East Bay Teacher Night, hosted by NatureBridge and our friends at Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek, was a wonderful opportunity to connect with passionate educators and share the transformative power of outdoor education. We were thrilled to welcome teachers and community members from the East Bay who joined us to learn how a NatureBridge program in Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area can spark curiosity, inspire critical thinking, and foster a deep connection to the natural world.

It’s right there in the California Conservation Corps mission, empower and develop young adults through hard work and education. As part of an internship with NatureBridge, Corpsmembers assigned to the CCC Solano Center are getting a hands-on education in outdoor learning and sharing their knowledge with young campers.