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August 1, 2020August 12, 2020 Nature For All Leadership Academy

Fall 2020 Leadership Academy: Apply Now

Applications for the 18th cohort of the Leadership Academy, set for Fall 2020, are now being accepted! We are currently planning for this cohort to take place in person, but that is subject to change and depends on the County and State Regulations. We accept no more than 15 participants per cohort.

The locations for each meeting are still being confirmed. If we are able to meet in person, the academy will take place all over LA County. Dates and locations will be sent to participants in advance. The pending dates for the academy are below, and subject to change:

Fall 2020 Schedule:

Saturday October 3, 2020- 8 am to 2 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2020- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 7, 2020 – 8 am to 2 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, December 2, 2020- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2020 – 8 am to 2 pm
Wednesday, December 16, 2020- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, December 30, 2020- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, January 13, 2021- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 16, 2021-8 am to 2 pm
->GRADUATION: Friday, January, 29, 2021 at 7 pm

APPLY TODAY!

Applications will close on Sunday, August 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm

December 9, 2019February 7, 2020 Nature For All Leadership Academy

Enrollment Closed for Leadership Academy Cohort 17

Winter/Spring 2020 Leadership Academy

The deadline has passed for submitting applications for Cohort 17 of our Leadership Academy. Please sign up to get our newsletter or follow up on social media to get updates for the new round of applications for Cohort 18.

Leadership Academy sessions will take place in San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles on the following days. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions. Attendance of 80% (9 out of the 12) classes and completion of a community project are required , in order to receive a $500 award of completion of the academy. Participants will be given advanced notice of any changes to the session schedule and locations. Below are dates and pending locations for this cohort.

Leadership Academy sessions:

Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020: Orientation ( 8 – 3:00pm)
Wed, Jan. 22 5:30 – 8:30pm
Wed, Feb. 5 5:30 – 8:30pm
Wed, Feb. 19 5:30 – 8:30pm
Sat, Feb. 29 9am – 12pm
Wed, March 4 5:30 – 8:30pm
Wed, March 18 5:30 – 8:30pm
Sat, March 28 9 – 12pm
Wed, April 1 5:30 – 8:30pm
Wed, April 15 5:30 – 8:30pm
Sat, April 25 9am – 12pm
Wed, April 29 5:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, May 13, 2020: Graduation (6 pm-8:30pm)

Winter – Spring 2020 Cohort 17 dates will be as follows. Locations are still pending and will be confirmed with participants.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Araceli at Araceli@lanatureforall.org

October 31, 2019February 8, 2020 Nature For All Events, featured, Leadership Development, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Lands, san gabriel mountains forever, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Water

Enrollment Open: Leadership Development SGV Course Starts Nov. 12

Become a Green Community Leader!

Now enrolling: our new Nature for All Leadership Development Course, a free 4-class mini-series for San Gabriel Valley residents.

Do you want more parks and nature in your community?

Learn about:
-Parks and water opportunities coming to your neighborhood — be part of the decision-making process
-What you can do to bring healthy, nature-based benefits to your community
-How to use your voice & create change in underrepresented communities
-How to advocate for local parks, public lands, water resilience, equity & access
-Civic engagement, how government works, who represents you, community organizing, public speaking
-Tour of San Gabriel Mountains, watershed & parks
-We provide class meals, and certificate of graduation upon completing the course!

Nov. 12, 19 and Dec. 3, 2019: 3 Tuesday night classes 6-9 pm
Dec. 7, 2019: Saturday tour of the San Gabriel Mountains, River and parks 8 am-3 pm

Location: El Monte Aquatic Center, Room D (2nd floor). 11001 Mildred St. El Monte, CA 91731

Thank you to our partner: City of El Monte Parks and Recreation Division!

Limited space! Register ASAP by Nov. 10 through the button above.

Questions? E-mail bryan@lanatureforall.org Thanks!