Learning Among the Oaks

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“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

Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) is The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County‘s (LCSLO) nature education and youth conservation leadership program delivered through three public school bases, each with its own associated oak nature trail for educational hikes, field studies and stewardship experiences.

These services reach more than 2,000 people each year, mostly children and families, many from underserved communities. LATO’s place-based learning and integration with public school programs means that experiences are relevant to kids’ everyday lives and that kids from a variety of backgrounds have the chance to participate.

Together, we’re building a community of kids who care about nature and each other.

What LATO has been up to

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Learning Among the Oaks is overjoyed to be the recipient of donations from the San Luis Obispo County Chapter of 100 Women Who Care. By pooling individual $100 donations, these women made an incredible impact supporting our youth outdoor environmental education and conservation leadership program which will serve over 1,500 SLO county public school students this year. Thank You 100 Women Who Care!

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Learning Among the Oaks is overjoyed to be the recipient of donations from the San Luis Obispo County Chapter of 100 Women Who Care. By pooling individual $100 donations, these women made an incredible impact supporting our youth outdoor environmental education and conservation leadership program which will serve over 1,500 SLO county public school students this year. Thank You 100 Women Who Care!

#learningamongtheoaks 
#landconservancyslo 
#100womenwhocare 
#slokids 
#shareslo 
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2 weeks ago

🌿Happy New Year from Learning Among the Oaks!🌿
We are deeply grateful for the curious minds and supportive families that make our program thrive. As we embark on another year of adventure, exploration, and learning, we look forward to more shared experiences that inspire stewardship, creativity, and a deep respect for the natural world.

Here’s to a year of new discoveries, mindful moments, and continuing to learn and grow among the oaks! 🌱🌳

#LearningAmongTheOaks #OutdoorEducation #NewYearNewAdventures #NatureLearning #GratefulForNature #ExploreGrowThrive

🌿¡Feliz Año Nuevo de parte de Aprendiendo Entre los Robles!🌿
Estamos profundamente agradecidos por las mentes curiosas y las familias apoyadoras que hacen que nuestro programa prospere. Mientras nos embarcamos en otro año de aventura, exploración y aprendizaje, esperamos con entusiasmo más experiencias compartidas que inspiren el cuidado del medio ambiente, la creatividad y un profundo respeto por el mundo natural.

¡Brindemos por un año de nuevos descubrimientos, momentos de conciencia y seguir aprendiendo y creciendo entre los robles! 🌱🌳

#LearningAmongTheOaks #EducaciónAlAireLibre #AñoNuevoNuevasAventuras #AprendizajeEnLaNaturaleza #AgradecidosConLaNaturaleza #ExplorarCrecerProsperar
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🌿Happy New Year from Learning Among the Oaks!🌿
We are deeply grateful for the curious minds and supportive families that make our program thrive. As we embark on another year of adventure, exploration, and learning, we look forward to more shared experiences that inspire stewardship, creativity, and a deep respect for the natural world.

Here’s to a year of new discoveries, mindful moments, and continuing to learn and grow among the oaks! 🌱🌳

#LearningAmongTheOaks #OutdoorEducation #NewYearNewAdventures #NatureLearning #GratefulForNature #ExploreGrowThrive

🌿¡Feliz Año Nuevo de parte de Aprendiendo Entre los Robles!🌿
Estamos profundamente agradecidos por las mentes curiosas y las familias apoyadoras que hacen que nuestro programa prospere. Mientras nos embarcamos en otro año de aventura, exploración y aprendizaje, esperamos con entusiasmo más experiencias compartidas que inspiren el cuidado del medio ambiente, la creatividad y un profundo respeto por el mundo natural.

¡Brindemos por un año de nuevos descubrimientos, momentos de conciencia y seguir aprendiendo y creciendo entre los robles! 🌱🌳

#LearningAmongTheOaks #EducaciónAlAireLibre #AñoNuevoNuevasAventuras #AprendizajeEnLaNaturaleza #AgradecidosConLaNaturaleza #ExplorarCrecerProsperarImage attachmentImage attachment

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year! Your donations allow us to provide impactful, curriculum and standards-aligned nature education programs to thousands of TK through 6th grade students in San Luis Obispo County. Our programs are always free of charge for participants! This ensures every child has the opportunity to explore and connect with nature in their community.

Please consider supporting us this Giving Tuesday to help us improve and expand opportunities in 2025!

#GivingTuesday
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A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year! Your donations allow us to provide impactful, curriculum and standards-aligned nature education programs to thousands of TK through 6th grade students in San Luis Obispo County. Our programs are always free of charge for participants! This ensures every child has the opportunity to explore and connect with nature in their community.

Please consider supporting us this Giving Tuesday to help us improve and expand opportunities in 2025!

#givingtuesday 
#slocounty 
#natureeducation 
#futureconservationist 
#futureconservationleaders 
#learningamongtheoaks 
#outdooreducation 
#freeprograms 
#freeprogramsforkids 
#freeprogramsforfamilies 
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🍂🦃 🍂🦃 Grateful for You, Our wonderful Learning Among the Oaks community! 🦃🍂

Learning Among the Oaks would not be what it is today without our committed partners, donors, and all our supporters who make LATO accessible and sustainable for our students! Your generosity and belief in outdoor education make all the difference in empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. Because of YOU, students get to explore, learn, and grow in our local Oak Woodlands! Wishing you all a warm and joyful holiday season. We’re so thankful for your continued support! 💚

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #OutdoorLearning #LATO #learningamongtheoaks #thankyouforyoursupport

🦃 ¡Agradecidos por Ustedes, nuestra maravillosa Comunidad de Aprendiendo Entre los Robles! 🦃🍂

¡Aprendiendo Entre los Robles no sería lo que es hoy sin nuestros socios comprometidos, donantes y todos nuestros apoyadores que hacen posible y sostenible LATO para nuestros estudiantes! Su generosidad y su creencia en la educación al aire libre marcan la diferencia al empoderar a la próxima generación de guardianes del medio ambiente. ¡Gracias a USTEDES, los estudiantes pueden explorar, aprender y crecer en nuestros bosques de robles locales! Les deseamos a todos una temporada navideña cálida y alegre. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo continuo! 💚

#Agradecidos #EscuelaAlAireLibre #Gratitud #DarDeVuelta #EducaciónAmbiental #ApoyoComunitario
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🍂🦃 🍂🦃 Grateful for You, Our wonderful Learning Among the Oaks community! 🦃🍂 

Learning Among the Oaks would not be what it is today without our committed partners, donors, and all our supporters who make LATO accessible and sustainable for our students! Your generosity and belief in outdoor education make all the difference in empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. Because of YOU, students get to explore, learn, and grow in our local Oak Woodlands! Wishing you all a warm and joyful holiday season. We’re so thankful for your continued support! 💚 
 
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #OutdoorLearning #LATO #learningamongtheoaks #thankyouforyoursupport

🦃 ¡Agradecidos por Ustedes, nuestra maravillosa Comunidad de Aprendiendo Entre los Robles! 🦃🍂 
 
¡Aprendiendo Entre los Robles no sería lo que es hoy sin nuestros socios comprometidos, donantes y todos nuestros apoyadores que hacen posible y sostenible LATO para nuestros estudiantes! Su generosidad y su creencia en la educación al aire libre marcan la diferencia al empoderar a la próxima generación de guardianes del medio ambiente. ¡Gracias a USTEDES, los estudiantes pueden explorar, aprender y crecer en nuestros bosques de robles locales! Les deseamos a todos una temporada navideña cálida y alegre. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo continuo! 💚 

#Agradecidos #EscuelaAlAireLibre #Gratitud #DarDeVuelta #EducaciónAmbiental #ApoyoComunitarioImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
2 months ago

A huge thank you to our devoted volunteers who bring their unwavering support to LATO. Your commitment to nurturing our students and fostering a love of nature is truly inspiring.

This Thanksgiving, we celebrate not just the beauty of nature, but the strength of the community we have created together. We are deeply thankful for each and every one of you!

Wishing you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving weekend filled with warmth, gratitude, and the great outdoors. 🌿🍂

#Thanksgiving #gratitude #outdoorlearning #lato #learningamongtheoaks #thankyou

Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros dedicados voluntarios que brindan su apoyo inquebrantable a Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles. Su compromiso con el cuidado de nuestros estudiantes y el fomento del amor por la naturaleza es verdaderamente inspirador.

En este Día de Acción de Gracias, celebramos no solo la belleza de la naturaleza, sino también la fortaleza de la comunidad que hemos creado juntos. ¡Estamos profundamente agradecidos por cada uno de ustedes!

Les deseamos un fin de semana de Acción de Gracias lleno de alegría y descanso, colmado de calidez, gratitud y la magnificencia del aire libre.🌿🍂

#AcciónDeGracias #gratitud #aprendizajealairelibre #lato #gracias
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A huge thank you to our devoted volunteers who bring their unwavering support to LATO. Your commitment to nurturing our students and fostering a love of nature is truly inspiring.

This Thanksgiving, we celebrate not just the beauty of nature, but the strength of the community we have created together. We are deeply thankful for each and every one of you!

Wishing you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving weekend filled with warmth, gratitude, and the great outdoors. 🌿🍂

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #OutdoorLearning #LATO #learningamongtheoaks #ThankYou

Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros dedicados voluntarios que brindan su apoyo inquebrantable a Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles. Su compromiso con el cuidado de nuestros estudiantes y el fomento del amor por la naturaleza es verdaderamente inspirador.

En este Día de Acción de Gracias, celebramos no solo la belleza de la naturaleza, sino también la fortaleza de la comunidad que hemos creado juntos. ¡Estamos profundamente agradecidos por cada uno de ustedes!

Les deseamos un fin de semana de Acción de Gracias lleno de alegría y descanso, colmado de calidez, gratitud y la magnificencia del aire libre.🌿🍂

#AccióndeGracias #Gratitud #aprendizajealairelibre #LATO #GraciasImage attachmentImage attachment
2 months ago

As we gather to celebrate the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment throughout the week to express our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Learning Among the Oaks community.

Today we will be giving thanks to our dedicated Oak Ambassadors for their curiosity, enthusiasm, and love for the outdoors. Your passion for learning and exploring the oak woodlands makes LATO so special. We are very grateful for the families who support our program.

#Thanksgiving #gratitude #outdoorlearning #lato #learningamongtheoaks #thankyou

Cuando nos reunimos para celebrar la temporada de gratitud, queremos tomar un momento cada día esta semana para expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestra increíble comunidad de Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles.

Gracias a nuestros dedicados Embajadores de Robles por su curiosidad, entusiasmo y amor por la naturaleza. Su pasión por aprender y explorar los bosques de robles hace que Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles sea tan especial. Estamos muy agradecidos por las familias que apoyan nuestro programa.

#DíaDeAcciónDeGracias #gratitud #aprendizajealairelibre #lato #aprendizajeentrelosrobles #gracias
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As we gather to celebrate the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment throughout the week to express our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Learning Among the Oaks community.

Today we will be giving thanks to our dedicated Oak Ambassadors for their curiosity, enthusiasm, and love for the outdoors. Your passion for learning and exploring the oak woodlands makes LATO so special. We are very grateful for the families who support our program.

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #OutdoorLearning #LATO #learningamongtheoaks #ThankYou

Cuando nos reunimos para celebrar la temporada de gratitud, queremos tomar un momento cada día esta semana para expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestra increíble comunidad de Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles.

Gracias a nuestros dedicados Embajadores de Robles por su curiosidad, entusiasmo y amor por la naturaleza. Su pasión por aprender y explorar los bosques de robles hace que Aprendiendo Entre Los Robles sea tan especial. Estamos muy agradecidos por las familias que apoyan nuestro programa.

#DíaDeAcciónDeGracias #Gratitud #AprendizajeAlAireLibre #LATO #aprendizajeentrelosrobles #GraciasImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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I have learned to love nature, to be one with nature, and to value nature.

- Rosie, Oak Ambassador, 4th grade

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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

Justin Community Grants

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Randy and Sally Knight

Christine Harvey

Mankins Foundation

Marney and Roger Briggs

James F. Maino and Lisa Kilburn

Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation

Warren and Carol Sinsheimer

DeVos Family Foundation

 

Central Coast Funds for Children

 

Cal Poly Biological Sciences Department (Professors John Perrine and Emily Taylor)