Youth, Education, & Stewardship

The Youth, Education and Stewardship Working Group is increasing youth engagement, learning, volunteerism, and career pathways in the outdoors and outdoor-related fields.

Current Initiatives

Volunteerism - To explore volunteer opportunities, click here!

Career Pathways - Gila National Forest, Western New Mexico University, and local high schools are working together to provide courses, trainings, and curriculums to prepare students for careers in outdoor education such as firefighting an forestry.

Partners

Western New Mexico University

National Park Service

New Mexico State Parks

Gila National Forest

Silver School District

To learn more or get involved

Working Group coordinator:

    Kathy Whiteman, Western NM University (kathy.whiteman@wnmu.edu)