Events for UC Environmental Stewards

California Naturalist Certification BIOL 14 Field Biology, 4 unitsPasadena City College (PCC) invites students to discover the dynamic southern California environs, engage in local stewardship challenges, and become an active member of a growing base of citizen scientists and volunteers. PCC is offering…

Nature for All’s Young Naturalist Training Program provides a free California Naturalist training designed for high school youth and young adults aged 16-26 from Panorama City and the greater San Fernando Valley.Our mission is to build a diverse base of support to ensure that everyone in the Los Angeles area…

SEI’s Climate Corps program is a bridge-to-career fellowship program that recruits and places rising climate professionals to implement climate change mitigation and resiliency projects. We are thrilled to offer the University of California Climate Stewards course to Fellows as a critical part of our…

Become a Certified California Naturalist through an immersive, field-based course at the Guys Gulch Ecological Reserve. Adult learners will explore California ecology through hands-on field trips, journaling, participatory science, and a stewardship project focused on real-world conservation challenges…

EVS 110 California Naturalist Program, 4.5 unitsThis interdisciplinary science course combines classroom and field learning, problem-solving, communication training, and service. The goal of our class project is to create a growing "Naturalist Library" that can be accessed through LTCC's website. The …

The UC Climate Stewards Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific is building climate resilience for our ocean and our communities. This unique course transforms passionate individuals into certified Climate Stewards, connecting them with a vibrant statewide network committed to building resilience in the…

In 2020, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy became the newest partner organization, and the first in Orange County, to host a CalNat course. Participants in the Conservancy’s CalNat course can expect to engage curriculum about the local history of the land, starting from the Native American nations of the…

This UC California Naturalist summer and fall courses will focus on the local watersheds. Alameda Creek Watershed and surrounding natural areas in addition to the Arroyo Viejo Watershed. The Alameda Creek Watershed is the largest watershed and tributary in the Bay Area. It Extends as far south as Mount…

Have you ever wanted to become a certified naturalist — and do it in the heart of Yosemite National Park? This immersive UC California Naturalist Certification Course, offered by Yosemite Conservancy in partnership with UC Environmental Stewards, combines science, stewardship, and adventure in one of the…

The California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Sierra Nevada’s ecology. This immersive course combines an engaging science curriculum with hands-on field experiences, creative problem-solving, authentic citizen science…

Discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Mount Diablo Range and East Bay Hills in this California Naturalist course. Through a blend of online classes with guest lectures, and in-person field trips, participants explore the region’s diverse habitats—from oak woodlands and chaparral to…

Explore California’s redwoods, rivers, and coastline through an immersive, place-based field experience designed for curious adults and older youth.This six-day field course with Teranga Wildlife focuses on the ecological connections between land, water, and wildlife — with extended time in the field, guided…

FNR 86 California Naturalist Certification, 1.5 unitsThe course takes place over a week at Baker Station, the High Sierra Institute campus at Columbia College. This course satisfies the course requirements to become a Certified California Naturalist. Classroom and field experience in California…

Audubon Center at Debs Park is looking for high school sophomores to seniors who are curious and passionate about the world around them to join our Audubon Youth Leaders (AYL) program. We seek students who are open to new experiences, working with a diverse and collaborative team, and making a difference in…

Grassroots Ecology's 9-week (June 15th to August 14th, 2026) Naturalist Internship provides college students and recent graduates an opportunity to explore a career in environmental conservation and to deepen their understanding of California natural history. Through outdoor education and hands-on field…

Open to students and community members of all ages, join any of the following courses in the Biology department under Ecology, Diversity, and Conservation offered throughout the year to obtain California Naturalist certification. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will have the…

California Naturalist training will introduce you to the wonders of our unique ecology and engage you in the stewardship of California’s natural communities. The courses will utilize a combination of science curriculum, guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning to immerse you in the natural…

Audubon Center at Debs Park is looking for high school sophomores to seniors who are curious and passionate about the world around them to join our Audubon Youth Leaders (AYL) program. We seek students who are open to new experiences, working with a diverse and collaborative team, and making a difference in…

Earn your CalNat certification on the beautiful Central Coast of California, near Morro Bay.

Discover the natural and cultural history of California with the 2026 California Naturalist Program at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum! 🌿🌼Join us for an engaging experience exploring local ecosystems, sustainability, native plants, wildlife, and the rich history of the rancho landscape. Through hands…