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Interns Explore Monte Bello Open Space Preserve on an Overnight Backpacking Trip
Saturday, June 20th (Day 1) In the second to last weekend of June, four interns embarked on an overnight backpacking excursion in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve as part of Earth Team’s Outdoor Explorers Program. The trip started off at the North Berkeley BART station early Saturday morning, where all the participants had the chance to briefly meet each other before traveling to the Big City Mountaineer (BCM) office in Marin. At the office, participants and leaders made formal introductions and started a discussion about group expectations for the rest of the trip. BCM leaders Elissa and Mara organized the backpacking gear for the group, explaining how many clothing layers will be needed
Making Their Voices Heard: Interns Advocate for Climate Literacy and Clean Air
Back in May, interns from Antioch High School took important steps in their environmental advocacy work by bringing their projects beyond the classroom and directly to local decision-makers. Through presentations at both the Antioch Unified School District Board meeting and the Antioch City Council meeting, the interns shared the results of months of research, community engagement, and environmental education. These presentations gave them the opportunity to practice public speaking, demonstrate the impact of their projects, and advocate for greater action on issues affecting their community. By speaking directly with their school district representatives and elected city officials, the interns showed how youth voices can play a meaningful role in shaping local conversations about climate
STEM In-Living Color Tabling and Community Outreach
In May, interns from Pittsburgh High School and Antioch High School hosted a booth at the STEM In-Living Color Community Event. Held at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, this event exhibited dozens of booths run by local organizations all with the goal of advancing STEM education. Each booth offered a free game or hands-on activity for participants to engage in, not only supporting children’s natural curiosity but also boosting their confidence in the STEM fields. The leaders of this event hope that “participants will leave seeing themselves in STEM: as creators, problem-solvers, builders, engineers, and future innovators ready to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow.” Earth Team interns prepared two trivia games
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The Missing Link in STEM: See How Students Are Leading Change
EarthTeam’s afterschool program bridges the gap in science education with paid internships that support both student growth and the planet’s health.
We focus on personal development—confidence, empathy, and resilience—alongside real-world STEM skills. Through outdoor fieldwork and community projects, students find purpose, build optimism, and gain motivation to pursue environmental science.
For 30 years, we’ve empowered thousands of young leaders to create a more sustainable, equitable future by combining hands-on science with hope and action.