Leadership Academy Host: Ariel Dela Cruz, Cohort 19 Ariel Dela Cruz is a Leadership Academy graduate from cohort 19 and a passionate eco educator and sustainability professional. For her Academy project, Ariel gave a presentation to Edison Elementary’s 5th grade class in Long Beach to teach students about the need to keep our oceans clean … Continue reading Leadership Academy Project: Watersheds Down to Long Beach
Community Spotlight: Kyle Cavazos
We checked in with Cohort 19 Leadership Academy graduate Kyle Cavazos about his Healing with Nature project, his favorite natural places, what motivates him to support our mission, and more. What inspired your project?The "Healing with Nature" community event is a gathering for local community members to experience meditative practices in nature with guidance from … Continue reading Community Spotlight: Kyle Cavazos
Community Spotlight: Sam Tayag
We partnered with Nature for All Stewards Sam Tayag, Paloma Avila, and Jordan Salcido to complete the first phase of their Cultivating Community project in July 2022 at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. We checked in with Sam about their future plans for the project and the benefits of being connected to nature. What … Continue reading Community Spotlight: Sam Tayag