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Learning Among the Oaks
Connecting kids, nature, and land
Help us build a community of kids who care about nature and each other
See how we’re changing young lives
“I have learned that being an Oak Ambassador means more than just knowing about animals, oaks, rocks and other parts of nature. It means being responsible, respectful, and helpful to nature and teaching others to do the same.”
—- Boone, 5th grade Oak Ambassador
About Learning Among the Oaks
What LATO has been up to
I have learned to love nature, to be one with nature, and to value nature.
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Our Partners & Supporters
San Luis Obispo County Fish and Game Fines Committee
Rod Hoadley ~ Peak Racks
Marguerite Costigan and Terry Sanville
Ann Robinson
Brisco Foundation
Joan Collier
Barlow Family Foundation
Randy and Sally Knight
Christine Harvey
Mankins Foundation
Marney and Roger Briggs
James F. Maino and Lisa Kilburn
Cal Poly Biological Sciences Department (Professors John Perrine and Emily Taylor)
Curious to explore some of the wonders of our local oak woodlands? This Saturday (July 27), a few of our Ocean View Elementary School Oak Ambassadors are leading a very special free hike for the public at The Land Conservancy of SLO County’s Pismo Preserve! Sign up at the link in our bio to explore the Preserve with our junior naturalists. All ages and abilities welcome. Hope to see you there!
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No plans Saturday morning? The Santa Margarita Oak Ambassadors are leading a very special hike from 9-11 am. Sign up at the link in our bio to hike the beautiful Santa Margarita Ranch LATO trail and explore the summer oak woodlands with these great young people.
Hope to see you there!
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It’s hot out there! But even with the high temperatures today the Gateway to Nature Garden and Monarch Waystation in Santa Margarita was full of life.
How many native pollinators can you see? How many introduced pollinators? Don’t forget to look closely for tiny critters as you explore nature this holiday weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful morning at Santa Rita Ranch! Oak Ambassador Sullivan and volunteer Sally helped lead a fun nature walk and exploration. Highlights included:
-Admiring serpentine
-Catching and observing bumblebees
-Enjoying the view and learning about rattlesnakes
-Exploring the lakeside and finding a coot nest
-Aquatic snail shells
-Butterflies and dragonflies everywhere!
-New friends
Hope you can join us on our next adventure!
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We’re hiring a bilingual English-Spanish Educator! Come join our amazing team!
The LATO Educator works with students, school staff, volunteers, and community partners to support the delivery of a spectrum of projects designed to engage children and families in exploring, learning about, and caring for nature close to home. This role provides essential guidance and mentorship to students, Oak Ambassadors, and volunteers.
Interested in applying? Or know someone who might be? Go to this link for more info!
lcslo.org/jobs/
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Have you ever wished you could go on a Learning Among the Oaks hike? Are you curious about how our youth Oak Ambassadors educate and inspire the kids that come on our field trips?
Now you can! Join us this summer for these very special 1.5 mile hikes. Everyone is welcome, bring the whole family! Accessibility accommodations are available. Sign up at the links in our Linktree👆
Saturday June 29th, Santa Rita Ranch, Templeton CA
Saturday July 13th, Santa Margarita Ranch, Santa Margarita CA
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Yes! The first one is tomorrow. So sorry for the late notice. You can always call us at the office to sign up as well.