Partners & Supporters

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Headlands Institute is the premier educational partner of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We work closely with the park to fulfill its educational and interpretive mission and connect youth to the Marin Headlands' rich natural and cultural history.

Strategic Partners

Our strategic alliances with organizations such as Intel, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), Oracle, Klean Kanteen, Amgen, PG&E, and Wells Fargo Bank have helped us increase our visibility, improve our programs, and reach more youth. Among other things, these partnerships have provided scholarships for our students and new equipment for our state-of-the-art marine lab.

Educational Partners 

The Marine Mammal Center

• increase appreciation of marine mammals.
• foster informed decision-making affecting them.
• inspire action to protect the marine environment.

Music in Education Specialist 

The Banana Slug String Band is committed to educational entertainment for children through interactive music and performance. They are dedicated to:

• fostering positive attitudes about the environment.
• providing accurate information about natural history and science.
• promoting music appreciation.
• building self esteem in children.
• honoring creativity.
• supporting the arts in education.
• sparking in people a joyful sense of wonder.

Headlands Institute’s Coastal Camp is a strong supporter of the Slugs' mission and incorporates its music, songs, and lyrics into daily, multidisciplinary activities including dance, sing-alongs, and puppetry.