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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders of Debs Park

Working with the next generation of environmental stewards.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders

At the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park, we believe in the importance of educating youth in environmental conservation. Our ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders Program engages youth to provide them with tools and hands-on experience to pursue conservation work and advocacy in their communities. Since 2018, we've worked with over 200 students as ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff continues to provide local youth with a wide range of training, including education on California native plants, restoration practices, and community engagement. Through classroom visits, internships, and advocacy opportunities, we are working to build the next generation of environmental stewards and leaders.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders Summer 2025

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 their community and their natural world. At the culmination of their program, students will earn a California Naturalist certification along with an Educational Award for their time and dedication. 

No prior job experience is required. However, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders must be willing to commit to the outlined times and days and work to the best of their abilities for the duration of the program. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center staff will provide ongoing support throughout the program. Please note that we complete habitat restoration work outdoors rain or shine.

Program Dates/ Días de Programa: June 23rd, 2025 - July 17th, 2025 (4-week program). Participants are only allowed to miss one program day and it must be made up at a future time.

‎â¶ÄŽâ¶ÄŽâ¶ÄŽâ¶ÄŽâ¶ÄŽâ€Žâ€ŽProgram Time: Mondays to Thursdays, 8:30AM to 1:30PM with one additional Friday evening.

Summer 2025 applications are now open!
Applications are due May 21st at 3:30PM. Click the link for the application and for more information!
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders (AYL) is a program centered on improving access to leadership development opportunities in an outdoor setting for youth. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders focuses on developing leadership skills, hands-on service learning in native ecology, and working together as a team to carry out a youth-led conservation action project. This opportunity was made possible by The Nature Conservancy. 

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