Youth Programs
Environmental education opportunities in Sonoma County
Our environmental education programs aim to educate, inspire, and foster the next generation of conservationists by providing inclusive, hands-on experiences that connect local youth to Sonoma County’s landscapes.
Youth Education Activities
In-person & virtual field trips forelementary schools
Students Learning in Marsh Environments (SLIME)
In partnership with Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, our Students Learning in Marsh Environments (SLIME) field trip program invites elementary and middle school children to learn about tidal marsh ecology, biodiversity, adaptation, and climate change resilience. Outings take place at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200-acre wetland restoration site.
“Our classes had a great time! Thanks for this opportunity! I appreciated your enthusiasm and engagement with our students, and having the Spanish translations was amazing! I also loved how you took time to talk about the Native People of the area and asking students to think about what they may have eaten. This ties into what my class is learning for social studies now.”
“The trip leaders were professional, very knowledgeable, and very organized. They connected with the children beautifully; they were very kind. They also extended the program to fit our school’s schedule! Thank you so much. Wonderful information and activities, a beautiful day.”
Nature activities for kids
Sonoma Land Trust’s free, bilingual, and downloadable nature activities for kids let your little ones play, create, and explore whether they’re in your living room or at a local park. Discover and color native California flowers, play a nature-themed bingo, or craft your way through the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Our fun, easy-to-access resources help every child learn about and care for the land.
Teen Youth Development Program
Conservation Council
High School
The Conservation Council is an equity-based youth education and academic program that empowers teen participants to conduct conservation research on protected lands across Sonoma County. Teens work together and with educators, conservationists, and scientists to conduct research, learn about conservation efforts, visit preserves, and gain outdoor and leadership skills.
“I learned a ton about overall conservation and how to actually apply the teachings in the real world instead of having to learn it through a textbook. Applying it really made it feel more personal and gave me more of a connection.”
“Along with being inclusive and a wonderful space, Conservation Council is one of the most welcoming and safest places I’ve ever been. It’s a place I’ve gotten to interact with many people from many backgrounds with many experiences, learn about the land around me along with its history, and I’m allowed to be who I am and do what I love. It may be one of the best programs out there, and I’m honored I got to join this year.”
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Sonoma Land Trust provides environmental education opportunities and youth programs from pre-K to pre-college. We also help promote and share opportunities from partners and similar programs.
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