UC Environmental Stewards

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    The UC Environmental Stewards program offers two certification courses delivered by our community partners all throughout California. Our impact on California and our community of practice continues to grow with over 70 active course sites and over 10,000 certified Naturalists and Stewards.
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    Mission Statement

    The mission of UC Environmental Stewards is to foster a diverse community of stewards building toward sustainability and resilience in California’s communities and ecosystems through education and service.