
Conservation Education
Conservation depends on people who care about the places they call home.
Because lasting conservation starts with connection.
Conservation is more than protecting land and water. It is building the knowledge, connection, and sense of responsibility that inspires people to care for these places over time.
We connect students, educators, and communities with local ecosystems through hands-on experiences, science, and place-based learning. Through conservation education, we help people connect with nature, understand their role within it, and become stewards of the places that sustain us.
Our Education Programs & Services


Education Program
Central Coast Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES)
Central Coast YES is a climate and environmental literacy program for middle school students from under-resourced communities.

Education Program
LiMPETS Coastal Community Science
A community science program where youth monitor California’s coastal ecosystems and contribute long-term data to support marine conservation.

Education Program
Pajaritos
A bilingual program connecting youth with local ecosystems and stewardship through birding, mentorship, and cultural learning.

Education Program
Rooted Resilience
A bilingual program connecting youth and families with native plants, gardens, and restoration to build community and stewardship.

Education Program
Professional Learning for Educators
We support educators in bringing hands-on, experiential learning beyond the traditional classroom, creating opportunities for learning outdoors and across the community. Our professional learning services connect standards and local phenomena through inclusive, engaging teaching practices that help educators create meaningful learning experiences.
