Curiosity. Belonging. Nature

Nature Camps and Teen River Treks

Give your child the gift of a lifetime by rooting them in nature at a LandPaths’ camp!

Our magical, old-fashioned nature camps get kids outside to connect with nature and community and build skills, confidence, and a sense of stewardship.

Please note that we have a new registration system. CLICK HERE FOR TIPS ON HOW TO USE TO NEW SYSTEM TO REGISTER FOR A FULL PRICE CAMP SPOT OR APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP.

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Owl Camp (Ages 6 – 13)

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Camp Trillium – LGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies (Ages 11 – 14)

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Russian River Teen Trek

Two teens smile while they are kayaking down the Russian River on a sunny day. They are both wearing flotation vests for safety and are accompanied by an adult chaperon.
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Paddle with Pride

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Thank you for helping to fund our 2025 camps scholarships!

Live Oaks – $10,000

Douglas Iris – $2,500

Acorn – $1,000

Bob, Grandfather of Owl Campers

" The work you do with the children there, at that barn, garden, creek, pond, with skilled and highly motivated staff….it’s how children used to grow up. The essence of the healthiest week a child could have. "

Programs

Owl Camp - Ages 6-13

Spring, Summer, and Winter sessions at LandPaths’ preserves and partner properties in Sonoma County

Our magical, old-fashioned nature camps get kids outside to connect with nature and community and build skills, confidence, and a sense of stewardship

Camp Trillium - Ages 11-14

July 1-5, 2024; Day Camp – 9am – 3pm; At a LandPaths’ preserve in West Sonoma County

 

At the heart of all LandPaths’ Camps are joyful experiences in nature! This week we will be enjoying all the things that make LandPaths’ camps unique, hiking through fields and forests, canoeing on the pond, bonding as a group while playing nature themed games and learning all about the plants and animals that call this nature preserve in west Sonoma County home. In addition to all the wonderful time spent in nature, this week will center LGBTQIA+ youth in recognition that through meaningful relationships with one another and the outdoors, we can build community and experience brave spaces and joy together!

Teen River Trek

June 11 – 14, 2024 

open to youth ages 13 – 17 

$625 with scholarships available 

Spend four days on the Russian River learning how to paddle a kayak, observing the natural riparian ecosystems, and so much more! This Teen River Trek offers a special opportunity for youth ages 13 – 17 to explore the natural world from the unique perspective of paddling down the Russian River. Our experienced educators will guide youth in learning new skills centered on safely paddling themselves down the river and studying the rich flora and fauna of our watershed, all the while building a team experience through shared challenges and explorations on the water.

Paddle with Pride: LGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies River Trek

June 24 – 27, 2024

open to youth ages 13 – 17 

$625 with scholarships available 

Spend four days on the Russian River learning how to paddle a kayak, observing the natural riparian ecosystems, and so much more! This trek offers a special opportunity for youth ages 13 – 17 to explore the natural world from the unique perspective of paddling down the Russian River. Paddle with Pride will center LGBTQIA+ youth in recognition that through meaningful relationships with one another and the outdoors, we can build community, experience brave spaces and joy!

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Stories from the Field

Reflections from Jim & Betty Doerksen, Land Partners at Rancho Mark West

February 14, 2025

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Jim and Betty Doerksen purchased Rancho Mark West in 1967. The Doerksens have worked tirelessly, planting upwards of “one million trees,” according to Jim. They also started […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Carr, Wildlife Corridor Project

February 10, 2025

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After the Glass fire in 2020, Carol Carr was looking for ways to make a difference in her community by helping out with fire recovery efforts. Her […]

A group of teens and adults stand in front of a beautiful stand of redwood trees.

Introducing Stand for the Land!

February 6, 2025

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On a Wednesday afternoon in January, a group of teens and adults from Santa Rosa headed to the Grove of Old Trees for an afternoon of respite and connection. After chatting and […]

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