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Hugging 110 TreesDuring a 50-mile backpacking course, Abrianna Peto measured the height and width ratio of 110 trees in different elevations of the High Sierra. "This showed me not only what [science] is really like, but that I can do it, and because of this trip I’ve decided that a career in science is what I want to pursue." |
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The National Science Teachers Association highlights NatureBridge in the February issue of NSTA Reports.
After attending America's Summit on National Parks: Taking Action for a New Century, Susan Smartt shared her vision for environmental education and how national parks can tame the environmental crisis.
Hear how NatureBridge is changing lives as Iliana Tavera, our southern California director, interviews with Charter Communications Local Edition anchor Brad Pomerance.
There was a whole lot of MyGarbology hype in one neighborhood as they rallied round and gave our online activity and resource center a try.
Join us April 29, 2012 in Temescal Canyon as NatureBridge kicks off 40th anniversary celebrations with a Hike-A-Thon!
Join us for a very special evening as we honor our past, celebrate our impact, and look to our future!
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Our role in the Anthropocene Era: Let’s reverse our impact
(0) Recently, many scientists have introduced the notion that we have reached the end of the Holocene Epoch (a time in which early hominids began to evolve and bipedalism became the preferred mechanism of travel among our ancestors).
Posted by Anne Burnett, February 20, 2012 -
I'm excited to announce that we have chosen two NatureBridge educators to lead the 2012 Armstrong Scholars Program!
Inspired by and in memory of former NatureBridge field educator Joie Armstrong, the Armstrong Scholars Program brings together young women, ages 15 to 18, for a truly empowering summer backpacking adventure in the High Sierra.
Posted by Kim Laizer, February 10, 2012 -
A group of fifth graders from a rural, underserved community is asked to challenge their senses. Many of these students have never left their hometowns. They have never seen snow, the ocean, or mountain peaks. They put on blindfolds and are asked to rely on their other senses and one another to help guide them to a place they’ve never seen or experienced.
Posted by Jason Morris, January 30, 2012 -
The room was packed with more than 300 people last night as multiple groups (NatureBridge, National Park Conservation Association, Student Conservation Association, American Rivers, American Whitewater, Olympic National Park, and U.S. Geological Service) held what is planned to be the first of four Evenings on the Elwha at REI.
Posted by Lisa Paribello, January 13, 2012 -
Today I am writing about something absurd I saw in a trash can last fall. Apples. I know everyone throws out (or better yet, composts!) an apple once in a while—one that got bruised or that we just couldn’t finish. But in this trash can, I saw more than 100 apples!
Posted by KC Nattinger, December 13, 2011








































