Young Stewards Update Summer 2025 – LandPaths is changing how it runs the Young Stewards Programt this summer! This year, we will be offering current Young Stewards and new Young Stewards who apply (and are accepted) positions as Camp Assistants at LandPaths’ summer nature camps for kids ages 6 – 13. Whether or not you’ve worked with kids before, this is a great growth opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 20.
Note: Our regular Young Stewards sessions will resume in Fall 2025.
Are you between the ages of 16 and 20? Do you love spending time outside? Or maybe you just want to become the type of person who loves being outside? Do you want to impress your friends by knowing how to identify all of those cool plants and animals you see on hikes and walks? Are you interested in learning how to care for the land and local community gardens? Do you dream of having a positive impact on your community?
“It was so fun! I hope the program continues for a long time and lots of kids get to learn about stewardship and land conservation.”
-Young Steward, 2024
Program Details
Who: Sonoma County teens and young adults between the ages of 16 – 20 can apply!
Day/Time: Weekdays 8am – 3pm
*please note that to be accepted to the program you must have no more than THREE planned absences for the fall.
What: Young Stewards have the opportunity to learn about land conservation, community gardens, environmental education, caring for the land, as well as the plants and animals that call Sonoma County home!
Meeting Location: Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave., Santa Rosa
Time: Each day will begin promptly at 9am at Bayer Farm (1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa), coming a few minutes early is recommended. The day will end at 3pm at Bayer Farm.
Program Highlights
- Get to know the plants and animals of Sonoma County.
- Spend time in beautiful places that are usually closed to the public.
- Learn how to take care of the forest and how to remove invasive plants like French broom that can make wildfires stronger.
- Get to know like-minded people and make new connections with peers and mentors.
- Spend time in our native grasslands and learn why it’s so important to the earth that they are healthy..
- Build and maintain trails to help people get around the land easily and safely.
- Get the inside scoop on how to lead volunteer crews to help take care of the land, which builds leadership skills.
- Get school credits (depending on your school)
- Become eligible to apply for paid positions with LandPaths’ nature camps.
- Earn community service hours.
- Build up your resume for college or job applications.
Have Questions about Young Stewards?
Contact New Audiences Manager Danny Chaparro at [email protected] or (707) 548-9785
