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Upcoming OUTDOOR Events

Check out our Instagram @realforesttrees for up to date events and links for sign up!

Open to students and families!

CURRENT PROGRAMS

After school outdoor clubs

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

We partner with schools for outdoor trips during extended learning and after school hours. We provide outdoor guides, transportation and gear to get students on programs like rock climbing,  kayaking, and learn to bike. We collaborate with local organizations like Planting Justice and Oakland Museum of California for field trips after school. 

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

We partner with public schools to provide fall, spring and summer break programming taking kids to locations all over the Bay Area. In addition to our kayaking, bike and rock climbing, we also  

help connect kids on field trips to nearby parks, beaches, museums and other outdoor locations.

After school program

OUTDOOR (AFUERA) BREAK Programs

Outdoor Trip Leadership

We are launching a full five-day-per-week after school program in partnership with Envision IAMG. Providing programs like theater, cooking, chess, gardening, maker & steam projects, and off-site field trips as part of the expanded learning opportunities program. Interested families please contact us for more information.

Outdoor Trip Leadership

Outdoor Trip Leadership

Outdoor Trip Leadership

We support schools and nonprofits to help them design how to connect their learning and organizations outdoors. Recognizing the health and learning benefits from time spent outside, we help design and lead initiatives like school gardens, tree planting, and outdoor trip leadership.

HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS

Outdoor Trip Leadership

HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS

We host high school students as interns during the school year from Bay Area schools to gain valuable leadership, resume, youth development, and outdoor skills. Students who complete an internship are able to apply for paid positions for summer camps. Contact us for more info and to apply

Weekend family trips

Outdoor Trip Leadership

HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS

In partnership with organizations like the Presidio Trust, East Bay Regional Parks, Point Reyes National Seashore and SeaTrek, we've offered family camping, fishing, bilingual birding, hikes, science at the seashore and kayaking opportunities. Sign up for our newsletter to register for upcoming events.

Our Community

Our FIELD TEam

Leslie Magaña, Outdoor Education Coordinator


Outdoor Guides Oakland:

Dario Conti

Emily Ramirez

Jeni Schmedding

Jose Tafolla


After School Coordinator- Hayward IAMG:

see job opportunities


After School Guides- Hayward:

see job opportunties

Board & Leadership

Curtis Yancy, Director

Laura Flaxman, Director

Perla Hernandez, Director

Ruth Garcia, Director

Jeffrey M. Embleton, Secretary

Jeffrey W. Embleton, President

FOUNDING Youth DESIGN TEAM

During the peak of the pandemic, we met monthly via zoom with high school students and graduates to consider what the future of school could be. This rockstar team created the what and how to take learning outdoors, consider the mental and physical health of young people, and find ways to connect to resources nearby in the community. 


From MetWest, Oakland School for the Arts, Unity High, Cristo Rey and post-secondary programs, our design team that planted the original ideas, we'll always need to give credit to: Ariana Corona Ramos, Juan Rubio, Breanna Barboza, Ramses Moreno, Brianna Díaz, Ruth Garcia

Empower Youth Outdoors

Your contribution will enable us to support trips, gear and safety equipment for Bay Area youth. 

We are grateful for your generosity.

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