For Educators

Engage your students in hands-on stewardship

Please fill out the scheduling form below to book a program.

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We often fill our program dates early, so reach out as soon as possible to get on our calendar! RFOV’s trail season begins in late April – as soon as trail conditions permit!


Details

The Young Stewards Program strives for equity in access to our unique brand of hands-on, place based learning. Check out our service learning page for additional information.

Cost

  • While donations are encouraged, the YSP offers programming at no cost to students or partners 

  • Financial assistance is available for any tuition-based program 

Flexibility

  • A high degree of flexibility in program scheduling, location and academic focus

  • Do you have specific ideas for stewardship projects? RFOV may be able to support your vision! 

  • Complete the form below to begin the conversation

Gear 

  • RFOV provides the gloves and tools necessary for a fun and successful day of stewardship. We can also supply healthy snacks for a project day upon request.

Collaboration

  • Working closely with local land managers, RFOV matches each group with age-appropriate projects in their community 

  • Students are given an opportunity to discover and give back to outdoor spaces in their own “backyard” 

Transportation

  • Transportation is provided whenever possible, allowing students to access and discover public land that may be otherwise out of reach. 

  • RFOV may be able to assist to offset the cost of bussing/transportation