Golden Gate Welcomes Your School!

About Us

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NatureBridge connects young people to

the science and wonder of the natural world,

igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet.

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• Serves 30,000 students each year
• Celebrated 50th Anniversary in 2022
• Partners with National Park Service
• Teaches in four NPS locations:
• Golden Gate, Yosemite, Olympic and Prince William Forest

Where is NatureBridge located?

The Marin Headlands

in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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NatureBridge.org

Beach Campus at Rodeo Beach

• Located in the Marin Headlands

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• 10 minutes north of Golden Gate Bridge

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• 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA

Bluff Campus at Point Bonita

• Located in the Marin Headlands

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• 10 minutes north of Golden Gate Bridge

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• 981 Field Road, Sausalito, CA

Environmental Science Program Schedule

Learning Groups

Participants spend every day in the SAME

learning group:

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1 NatureBridge educator

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16 Students or fewer

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1-2 School adults/chaperones

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Areas of Study

• Marine Ecology�
• Watersheds

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• Earth and Physical Sciences

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• Terrestrial Plants and Animals

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• Climate Change

Environmental Science

• Making observations�
• Asking research questions�
• Collecting data�
• Drawing conclusions

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Stewardship

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• Help at the native plant nursery

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• Beach clean-up�
• Restore habitats

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Personal Growth and Teambuilding

Environmental Science Educators

• College grads or experienced employees
• Outdoor instructors or group leaders
• Passionate teachers with diverse experiences
• Certified in Wilderness First Aid or as Wilderness First Responders

Safety at NatureBridge

All educators:

• Have CPR and either a Wilderness First Aid certification or are a certified Wilderness First Responder
• Carry a radio to connect with our team on campus

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Our campus is:

• Less than 10 minutes from the Sausalito Fire Station
• Less than 30 minutes from several major hospitals�

Contact during business hours: (415) 332-5771

Emergency contact after business hours: Your group coordinator

Health Policies & Protocols

NatureBridge Health & Safety Plan (HSP)

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• Used to minimize the risk of communicable diseases and guide management if illness does occur
• Students should be screened for illness before arrival
• If a student displays signs of illness while on campus they may be sent home

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Chaperones

Chaperones are key to a successful program. They are:

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• Engaged participants—acting as “guides on the side”
• Subtle disciplinarians who model inclusive behavior and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Attentive supervisors during activity time, meals, and overnight
• Supportive of ALL students

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Chaperone expectations and responsibilities document

What to Wear

Marin Headlands weather

is unpredictable! Mornings can be foggy, and afternoons can be hot & sunny.

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• Dress in layers: jackets, hats and gloves�
• Bring an outer water/wind resistant layer: poncho or rain jacket�

What to Pack

Please use the list given to you or the NatureBridge Packing List (English or Spanish)

Pillow

Footwear

Good footwear is functional, but doesn’t need to be fancy!

Dorms

• Schools may be sharing the sleeping areas and bathrooms in the dorms with one or more schools.
• Students may only be in the dorms when an adult is present.
• At least one adult must be present for every 20 students in the dorms.

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Food

• Students bring their own lunch on arrival day. All other meals are provided�
• Online participant registration forms collect dietary restrictions - complete this form at least 30 days prior to arrival�
• Schools may share dining hall with participants from other schools

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Student and Family Agreements

• All students and adults are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the program.

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• Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their child if they are too ill to hike, injured or need to be sent home because of a behavior violation.

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• Safe and inclusive behavior is important. Participants are expected to follow all behavior guidelines. Students must review student expectations in English or Spanish prior to arrival.�
• Cell phones are not allowed for use in the dorms, bathrooms or while hiking on trail. Students may use it for their camera if needed, but we encourage the school to designate an adult to take photos on behalf of the whole group.

Next Steps

• Online Participant Registration Forms
• All program participants, students AND adults, must complete this form. Your group coordinator will send the link to you.�
• Communication with NatureBridge
• NatureBridge maintains direct contact with your school’s group coordinator. Please direct all questions to that individual.�
• Visit NatureBridge’s website to find information for Student, Families and Chaperones

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Questions?

Golden Gate is excited to welcome your school to

the Marin Headlands!