UC Environmental Stewards

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UC Environmental Stewards offers two certification courses delivered by our community partners all throughout California. Our impact on California and our community of practice continues to grow with over 70 active course sites and over 10,000 certified Naturalists and Stewards.
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January 12, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Climate Stewards Course with Columbia College

FNR 190 Climate Stewardship, 3 unitsThis course satisfies the requirement to become a California Certified Climate Steward. Classroom and field experience in California natural history, local and…
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Mission Statement

The mission of UC Environmental Stewards is to foster a diverse community of stewards building toward sustainability and resilience in California’s communities and ecosystems through education and service.