From the Headlands to Hawai‘i: Justin Umholtz’s Journey of … remembers the feeling of standing on the bluffs at the Headlands Institute (now NatureBridge Golden Gate) as a … school district. That meant Justin often got to join other teachers’ outdoor education trips and district activities. …

… Tell me about that first experience with NatureBridge (then Headlands Institute). My very first experience with … I was super interested in learning biology and at the time [Headlands Institute] was running programs on the intertidal … What was your childhood like? My parents were both teachers and they were really into camping, backpacking and …

… been rewarding since I can’t always make it out to Marin Headlands [NatureBridge’s campus].” Kim retired in … phones and being socialized without any physical proximity. Teachers, too, felt this toll, with burnout common and new … to be difficult or ineffective. “I know several teachers who retired early because of the pandemic and the …

… Teachers and Group Coordinators # … Students explore Rodeo Beach and the trails of the Marin Headlands, challenge themselves physically, build meaningful …

… activity with her students on Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands. … bathing“ at one of her favorite trees in the Marin Headlands during the AEOE professional development summit … Staff Spotlight Champion Teachers …

… When Dave Yacubian arrived at the windswept Marin Headlands in Northern California as a NatureBridge (formerly The Headlands Institute) Field Science Educator in 2001, he … he says. “I enjoyed connecting with the kids that the teachers said were challenging in the classroom,” Dave …

… to become scientists, policymakers, park rangers, artists, teachers, community leaders and advocates for the natural … Golden Gate National Recreation Area sits modern day Marin Headlands. Each year over 10,000 students explore Rodeo Beach and the trails of the Headlands, challenge themselves physically, build meaningful …

… name because I knew YNI better by one of its campuses, the Headlands. Once he explained it, I said, “Oh, yeah, my son … [my wife] Karen and I went out and had lunch at the Headlands with Ty. A couple hours later, I'm on the Yosemite … I think it's what a lot of teachers are looking for, especially now, because they’re …

… Kerri first came to NatureBridge Golden Gate (formerly the Headlands Institute) in 2005, drawn by its reputation for … but for everyone involved with the organization—from teachers to staff to supporters. In particular, Kerri … Kerri (left) in the Marin Headlands with other NatureBridge Golden Gate staff during …

… to Antarctica to conduct field research with the PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) … science research projects (investigations) for the Marin Headlands … science research projects (investigations) for the Marin Headlands. …