Teacher Professional Development

NatureBridge is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The safety of our students, staff and participants is our first priority and a guiding principle for our programs. Throughout NatureBridge's 50 years of working with young people, we have established strong risk management practices and policies. We will continue to refine and update these protocols as the situation and guidance evolves. Our campus follows a robust Health and Safety plan that is overseen by our national Director of Risk Management. The Plan is updated regularly to keep us in line with the latest guidance. The most recent version of this plan and any relevant safety requirements (e.g. testing, masking) will be communicated to registrants in advance of the program start.

The workshop introduction includes a safety briefing for participants. NatureBridge educators have Wilderness First Responder certification. Calling 911 from cell phones or campus land lines alerts local resources. The nearest hospital is in Port Angeles, 30 minutes from campus.

Participants sleep in heated dorm-style cabins with three bunk beds in each bedroom. Three adults will be assigned to each room.

Some do, some do not. A nearby bathhouse with group and individual private bathrooms is easily accessible by a well-lit path.

Yes. Please give your preference when you register.

Yes. NatureBridge provides fitted and flat sheets, pillow case, pillow, comforter and one towel. Some participants bring their own bedding for personal comfort.

No. The closest campgrounds are at Fairholme, Shadow Mountain and Log Cabin Resort.

Campus has a moderate marine climate with pleasant summers (50 - 70 degrees F) and mild, wet winters (35 to 45 degrees F). Average rainfall is more than 60”/year.

Participants may be outdoors from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with extended hiking and standing activities. Bring comfortable hiking/walking shoes, non-cotton socks and three layers of clothing: base layer, insulating layer and outer/weather resistant layer. Participants receive a detailed packing list prior to arrival.

Yes, most cell phones work on our campus. The landline is located in the Rosemary Inn Fireside Room.

WiFi is available in the main buildings where workshops take place; however, WiFi is not available in the standard cabins where participants sleep.

By enrolling in a TPD workshop, you have joined a class of adult students. Unfortunately, NatureBridge cannot provide lodging and dining on campus for participants' family members. For those traveling to Olympic National Park with family who'd like to stay nearby on Lake Crescent, we recommend Lake Crescent Lodge (walking distance from campus), Log Cabin Resort or Fairholme campground. Many other accommodations can be found in Port Angeles or elsewhere in the vicinity by visiting https://olympicpeninsula.org/lodging/

Our campus does not allow pets in any of the buildings. Dogs can be on leash on the NatureBridge campus and on certain designated trails; however, they are not allowed on any major trails in Olympic National Park.

No alcohol is permitted when student groups are on campus. Nearby, Lake Crescent Lodge is open April through October and has a full bar open to the public until 9 or 10 p.m.

All buildings are no smoking areas. Smoking tobacco is permitted only in the general campus parking lot. Marijuana products are not allowed on federal land, which includes NatureBridge campus.