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Mercury News | What a Trip: Campolindo Students Rock in Yosemite

Posted by Marya Carr
Posted Date : Feb 28, 2010

"The Yosemite Institute opened my eyes to the beauty of one of the most majestic natural wonders in the United States, while celebrating the geological and ecological richness of the area," noted Lafayette's Kiera Peacock.

Since 1998, biology, ecology and geology students, along with teachers such as Jane Kelson, have been able to experience the grandeur of one of California's national treasures, while carrying out "hands on" experiments in Yosemite.

Turlock Journal | High school students get up close with nature

Posted by Marya Carr
Posted Date : Feb 24, 2010

The WildLink Club at Turlock High, and now at Pitman High, offers club members the opportunity to explore nature surrounding the Valley area, especially for those who have never had the opportunity before. “It opens up a new world to them,” said Ryan Hollister, WildLink adviser for Turlock High. “They didn’t have the knowledge of what exists out of the bubble of the Central Valley and now they get to see what is out there.”

Read the full story at turlockjournal.com

Marin Mommies | Combating Nature Deficit Disorder

Posted by Headlands Institute
Posted Date : Feb 24, 2010

Marin Mommies is pleased to present another great guest article, this time by Ally Kushin, Camp Director for Coastal Camp at Headlands Institute. She discusses the increasing problem of nature deficit disorder and highlights local opportunities to connect children to the natural world. Ally has worked in the field of environmental education for the past 9 years as a naturalist, park ranger, and camp director.  Read the entire article at marinmommies.com

Family Fun Magazine | An Olympic Vacation

Posted by Margaret Stultz
Posted Date : Feb 17, 2010

My wife, Deb, and I like to boast that our sons, Joey, age 11, and John, 12, have visited nearly every national park west of Mississippi. Yet for all of our trips from our home in Spokane, we had to admit that our family had yet to explore Olympic National Park, on the far edge of our own state.

Last summer, we decided to change that. In early spring, we began planning a road trip through Olympic National Park. Read the full story on familyfun.go.com >>

Learn more about Family Adventure Weekends at Olympic Park Institute.

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