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National Parks Second Century Commission | Education and Learning Committee Report

Posted by NatureBridge
Posted Date : Sep 24, 2009

Our national parks have limitless potential to strengthen democracy and enhance the environment, while remaining true to their charter mandate of preserving the nation’s natural and cultural treasures. In its second century, the National Park Service will offer a rich and varied range of experiences that nourish place-based, life-long learning, civic engagement, and stewardship, taking advantage of the many new environments in which people can now learn. To fulfill this potential, the National Park Service must become a catalyst in facilitating partnerships with the citizens it serves so that every American will embrace the national parks as part of our common pursuit of satisfying lives and a sustainable environment.


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Santa Monica Daily Press | Park, NatureBridge partner for education

Posted by NatureBridge
Posted Date : Sep 18, 2009

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS — The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and NatureBridge are partnering to create a residential education campus in the middle of the Santa Monica Mountains, the organizations announced Thursday.

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New Environmental Education Campus for Southern California Kids

Posted by Santa Monica Mo...
Posted Date : Sep 17, 2009

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to be home of fourth NatureBridge residential education campus

Santa Monica, Calif. (September 17, 2009)— Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and NatureBridge today announced the formation of Santa Monica Mountains Institute, a new environmental education campus that will serve Southern California urban youth. The new campus, located at Circle X Ranch in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, will be operated by NatureBridge in partnership with the National Park Service. 

 

CNN | Aiming to add more diversity under America's blue skies

Posted by NatureBridge
Posted Date : Sep 2, 2009

(CNN) -- Audrey Peterman grew up surrounded by Jamaica's verdant mountains and lush mango orchards. She'd watch fish and an occasional shrimp dart in the stream that flowed near her house. When she settled in America, she yearned to relish the natural beauty of her new homeland.


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