NatureBridge

Today was the first day of Coastal Camp at our Golden Gate campus! We're looking forward to sharing all the summer magic of the Marin Headlands with hundreds of campers this summer ☀️ #outdoorlearning #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureLovers #YouthInNature #ExploreOutdoors #SustainableFuture #HandsOnLearning #NatureConservation #ProtectOurParks

I am a firm believer that getting into nature is absolutely critical for personal well-being AND to foster the collective environmental stewardship that we need to save our planet. That is why I’m incredibly excited to join the National NatureBridge Board of Directors, where I get to work with Phillip Kilbridge, Susan S. Boren, and the talented NatureBridge team to build on a 50+ year legacy of providing kids (1.6 million and counting!) with hands-on environmental science programs in our National Parks. Last week, I participated in my first Board meeting after attending an inspiring “An Evening Outside” event at the Golden Gate campus in the Marin Headlands, where over 430 supporters celebrated the impact that NatureBridge has had, raising over $1.1M to support the NatureBridge mission. We heard from keynote speaker, Britt Wray, PhD (author of #generationdread) about how programs like NatureBridge (that get kids off their phones and outdoors to learn about nature and science) are critical to addressing the #climateanxiety and broader mental health issues felt by today’s youth. So proud to contribute to this organization, and super excited about the road ahead!

We are saddened to learn of the passing of William (Bill) Anders, one of the members of the Apollo 8 mission and a founding board member for NatureBridge, formerly the Yosemite Institute. Bill lived a life of remarkable achievement and impact in the fields of science, exploration, and business, and we will be forever grateful for the work he did to help establish and guide our organization. We send our condolences to Bill‘s beloved wife Valerie, and his family and friends during this difficult time. If you would like to learn more about Bill's impact on NatureBridge, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gWVY-8PQ

We didn't find the mythical pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, but this view was reward enough! 🌈 Earlier this week, a NatureBridge staff member captured this photo of a rare rainbow spanning the shores of Lake Crescent at our campus in Olympic National Park. Our national park classrooms never fail to provide students with unique and memorable opportunities to discover more about the wonder and science of nature! 📸 Carrie Anderson #outdoorlearning #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureLovers #YouthInNature #ExploreOutdoors #SustainableFuture #HandsOnLearning #NatureConservation #ProtectOurParks

I recently joined the Mid-Atlantic Regional Board for NatureBridge. Some of you may be familiar with the programs they run at Prince William Forest--kids from Mundo Verde PCS and DC Bilingual PCS have participated over the years along with many other DC schools. We are running a campaign to provide support to students from DC and Prince William County--so every kid can experience the benefits of nature and learn science at the same time. For many of the kids at Mundo Verde, this program was the first time they had an overnight experience in nature. I'm committed to supporting NatureBridge to bring more kids outside. Please click if you are interested in supporting this amazing program!

Attention NatureBridge Olympic students, teachers, and parents! Do you know a student who experienced profound growth at NatureBridge Olympic? Are you that student? Apply today to be our 2024 Olympic Campus Student of the Year! The Olympic Campus Student of the Year will be our featured speaker at our annual event, Evening on the Lake, at the Amazon Meeting Center in Seattle on October 25. The application process is short and easy! In exchange for sharing your impactful and thoughtful story with our audience, as our 2024 Olympic Campus Student of the Year you will receive: 🌿 Up to four tickets for yourself, your guardian(s), and your teacher to attend Evening on the Lake on October 25, 2024 🌿 All expenses covered for your travel to and from the event 🌿 $1,000 credit towards your school's next environmental science trip to any NatureBridge campus 🌿 Recognition on NatureBridge's website and social media channels, great fodder for college applications, NatureBridge swag, and more! Applications are open now and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to submit an application is August 12. Students who participated in a NatureBridge program at our Olympic campus any time during the past five years are eligible to apply. *Please note: If selected, you must be able to attend and speak at Evening on the Lake in Seattle on October 25, 2024. We look forward to hearing about your experiences at NatureBridge Olympic! Apply today: https://bit.ly/NBONPSOTY #outdoorlearning #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureLovers #YouthInNature #ExploreOutdoors #SustainableFuture #HandsOnLearning #NatureConservation #ProtectOurParks

Trivia Monday! Did you know that Barnes Creek, the major tributary of Lake Crescent at our NatureBridge Olympic campus, is the spawning ground for the endemic Crescenti trout? (Endemic species are those that are found only in a single, defined geographic location.) NatureBridge students conduct science investigations on Barnes Creek to assess if the creek has suitable water quality conditions for the fish that live in Olympic National Park. 🐟 #outdoorlearning #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureLovers #YouthInNature #ExploreOutdoors #SustainableFuture #HandsOnLearning #NatureConservation #ProtectOurParks

Earlier this week, students at our Golden Gate campus searched for mole crabs on Rodeo Beach—with lots of success! 🦀 As our environmental science educators like to remind our students, "The more you look, the more you see!" #outdoorlearning #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalStewardship #NatureLovers #YouthInNature #ExploreOutdoors #SustainableFuture #HandsOnLearning #NatureConservation #ProtectOurParks

➡️ Please share! Are you or someone you know looking for a job where your passion for hands-on learning and your love for the outdoors can make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of students? Apply to be an Environmental Science Educator at NatureBridge's Prince William Forest campus this fall! Located in Northern Virginia (just an hour outside of Washington, D.C.!), our PWF campus is the perfect setting for young people to discover the wonder and science of nature. Start date is August 30; apply today! https://lnkd.in/gEfhMfGW