Ruth's project focused on teaching youth how to plan a camping trip. For the Leadership Academy Capstone Project, Ruth offered camping workshops to youth and took some of the participants on a camping trip. This project aimed to reconnect underrepresented and overworked families to nature by helping them learn how to navigate camping and feel … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Vamos Camping!
Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: West San Gabriel River BIPOC Nature Stroll and Craft
Sharnell's project focused on creating connections between BIPOC folks and public green spaces. For the Leadership Academy capstone project, Sharnell created a two part project in order to connect BIPOC folks from Long Beach/Lakewood to the West San Gabriel River trail. The goal of the project was to create greater knowledge and understanding of access … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: West San Gabriel River BIPOC Nature Stroll and Craft
Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Eco Careers
Rizalyn's project focused on providing resources to BIPOC folks about greening opportunities surrounding the San Gabriel Mountains with the intent of diversifying people interested in advocating for the mountains and its future projects. For the Leadership Academy Capstone Project, Rizalyn created the Beauty of BIPOC zine with 3 BIPOC interview panelists working in different careers … Continue reading Cohort 20 Leadership Academy Project: Eco Careers
Hundreds of community members show support for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion
Nature for All community members gather to speak on why they support the expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Azusa, CA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in partnership with the Forest Service hosted a public listening session on Nov 7, 2023 where hundreds of Tribal leaders, community leaders, and residents called … Continue reading Hundreds of community members show support for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion
Marking Native American History Month and Giving Thanks
By Belén Bernal, Nature for All Executive Director We were happy to attend a public listening session hosted by the US Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service this month with tribal leaders, elected officials, community leaders, and other organizations. Our local community voiced their support to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and … Continue reading Marking Native American History Month and Giving Thanks