Inlakech, Spring 2002

Resources / Opportunities

Compiled by Ehren Halse-Stumberg
Program Intern

For this edition, given our growing regional scope, we've decided to list three websites that contain great opportunities for your youth and staff for education and skills development. The Bay Area is filled with great places to explore and these organizations are here to help you.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
(www.openspace.org)
gives guided tours through 26 nature preserves in the Midpeninsula region. Some tours require reservations and last anywhere from 2 to 5 hours. This is a great and easy way to get some quality environmental education for your youth on a variety of topics ranging from earthquakes, ecosystems, newts, redwoods, wildflowers and much more!!

REI Gear Outfitter
(www.rei.com)
Click on "Stores/Events", then on "California". Pick the store closest to you, and then click on "Clinics/Events". This gives you a monthly listing of classes and lectures offered at each store. This listing is more adult/consumer driven but is a great resource for personal and/or staff development.

Outdoors Unlimited
(www.cas.ucsf.edu/ou/)
University of California at San Francisco's Outdoor organization offers first aid classes as well as backpacking, sea kayaking, white water rafting and ski and snowboard trips. This organization is a great resource for personal development and also a good place to find upcoming seminars and classes. Click on "Bulletin Board" for upcoming events.