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Interview with Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum
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Earth Force is putting environmental education into action by empowering young people to make real-world changes. A virtual organization, Earth Force is expanding its reach across the country, including in California where they work with organizations like YES Nature to...
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Lawrence Hall of Science Releases New Policy Brief Examining Impact of COVID-19 on Outdoor Science Programs
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Millions of children have missed out on enriching outdoor science education experiences since the start of the pandemic. That is the conclusion of a new policy brief released on Feb. 8 by The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University...
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Feb. 3, 2022 Newsletter
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Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp joined us to discuss making outdoors more accessible by connecting Black families to the experience of nature.
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Interview With Outdoor Afro CEO Rue Mapp
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When the global pandemic forced widespread shutdown in 2020, Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp had a simple slogan that came to define the work of her organization: “nature never closes.” Outdoor Afro connects Black families through the experiences...
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Jan. 20, 2022 Newsletter
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Educator Steven Rasmussen shares his story of founding a new outdoor school in Calistoga.
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New Outdoor Learning School in Calistoga Brings Imaginative Approach to Education
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In November, five students and their teacher from Palisades High School in Calistoga came to the canyon where I live just outside of town to plant acorns under the guidance of the Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD), a...
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The Injustice of Air Pollution: Air Quality is Quality of Life
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This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create...
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Jan. 6, 2022 Newsletter
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Chaffey High School junior Alison Walls contributes an important piece about the connection between air quality and quality of life.
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