We are excited to embrace spring with fresh energy, great programs and new faces at BAWT. Erika Bruno has joined us as Program Coordinator. A longtime member of the BAWT community, Erika brings deep experience, enthusiasm, and a strong connection to our programs. Welcome, Erika! We are also excited to officially transition Danelia “D-Lo” Lopez into her role as Curriculum Specialist for OEN and BAWT. Danelia has been holding down the fort for the Programs Department during this merger, and we could not have done this without her support.
As 2026 begins, we are excited to announce opportunities for snowshoeing, camping, hiking, and backpacking with BAWT’s incredible instructors. Please explore our course listings below for engaging and educational programs. Although designed with teachers in mind, our courses are open to anyone in the community who wants to learn more about leading young people in the outdoors. Additionally, we have some exciting changes coming.
This school year is off to a great start, with youth out on exciting trips such as rafting the American River, hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore, and fishing at Bean Hollow State Beach - all supported by BAWT gear. We also got to enjoy some outdoor time of our own at the BAWT-BQ at Lake Temescal in September. It was great to get together with so many facets of the BAWT community ...
This summer is bringing two contrasting energies: the out-of-school fun and long days of summer, and intensifying state terror, repression, and fear. We hope that in this season, nature can provide some solace and healing to you and the youth and communities you serve.
Spring is an exciting time at BAWT, as the busiest season for youth trips is here! Now is the time when sleeping bags are flying off the shelves, and tents get dropped off in the morning to turn around and go back out on another adventure in the afternoon. Every season brings its own challenges and beauty, but getting to see so much gear go out at once is an especially gratifying part of the spring.
As we begin 2025, we are feeling grateful for the generous contributions made during the end of 2024. Your contributions allow us to continue to support educators and youth through transformative nature experiences. Because of you, our mission to ensure that all young people have the opportunity to connect with nature is stronger than ever. We’re very proud of the incredible programs we have planned for 2025!...
