Course Descriptions
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, especially from underserved and park-poor communities, has equitable access to nature, and the wide range of benefits that nature provides.
This program is a pathway for youth to connect with the outdoors, develop essential skills, and foster a deeper understanding of California’s unique ecosystems. Upon completing all the certification requirements, participants are eligible for four academic units through UC Davis Extension for an additional nominal fee!
Young Naturalist Training Dates: March 4 - May 20, 2026
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Contact: Araceli Hernandez, araceli@lanatureforall.org
Accepting applications until February 18th, 2026
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The Leadership Academy is a long-term training program, established in 2011, to teach organizing and advocacy skills, civic engagement, and local community action. Since 2011, Nature for All has graduated more than 209 participants from diverse backgrounds
Leadership Academy Cohort Dates: TBD
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Contact: Araceli Hernandez, araceli@lanatureforall.org
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Organization Description: Nature for All has been working to protect the public lands and green, open spaces around Los Angeles and connect Angelenos to nature since 2008, when we formed as the San Gabriel Mountains Forever coalition. Since then, we have expanded our mission to conserve resources and be more climate-resilient; create more natural spaces such as parks and bike paths in our historically under-served neighborhoods; and connect people and public lands through more trails and other outdoor recreational opportunities, to improve public health.
