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Schools and Youth Groups
Educating children in outdoor settings is a proven technique for improving student test scores and motivation, enhancing understanding of natural processes, and promoting attitudes of respect and responsibility.

Take It Outside! Connect With Your Public Lands

Hands on the Land

This network of field classrooms offers public lands educational programs for K-12 students in partnership with local schools and community organizations. Learn More>>>

BLM Outdoor Education Programs

BLM sites offer outdoor education programs on topics ranging from natural and cultural resources to outdoor ethics. Learn More>>>

Outdoor Careers: BLM Resource Explorers

BLM natural and cultural resource specialists work outdoors in interesting settings. BLM's Student Educational Employment Program (SEEP) offers Students work-study opportunities with BLM. Student Conservation Association student workers perform resource management and education projects in BLM communities around the nation.

Wonderful Outdoor World

A program run by public-private partnerships in six cities, Wonderful Outdoor World introduces urban youth to camping and other forms of outdoor recreation and skills development. Learn More>>>

Girl Scouts of the USA

Linking Girls to the Land: A partnership between Girl Scouts of the USA, federal natural resource agencies, and partner organizations. This program involves Girl Scouts in conservation and natural resources issues and projects. Learn More>>>

Boy Scouts of America

BLM works with the Boy Scouts of America on a variety of programs and projects, including "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics, merit badges, Eagle Scout projects, volunteer events, and National Jamborees. Learn More>>>

Schools and Youth GroupsEducating children in outdoor settings is a proven technique for improving student test scores and motivation, enhancing understanding of natural processes, and promoting attitudes of respect and responsibility.

Schools and Youth Groups