Nature-Loving Teens: Apply to the Eco Ambassadors Program
Applications for the free Fall 2026 program are open through August 14. Apply now!
Created and operated by the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP Foundation), Eco Ambassadors gives local teens the chance to learn at Mission Trails Regional Park while exploring environmental stewardship, local ecosystems and careers related to nature and conservation.
“Eco Ambassadors is about connecting students to nature through Mission Trails Regional Park and connecting them to professionals in nature-related careers,” said Jonathan Serna, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the MTRP Foundation. “Students get out in the wild and learn directly from people working in the environment while building friendships with other teens who care about nature.”
Know a high school student who is passionate about the outdoors and would benefit from hands-on learning with environmental professionals? Encourage them to apply.
Questions about the program? Contact Jonathan Serna at jserna@mtrp.org.
Eco Ambassadors is a Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation program, made possible with support from SDG&E, the Ackerman Foundation, Boys and Girls Foundation, James Hughes Foundation, Pratt Memorial Fund and other donors to the MTRP Foundation. The MTRP Foundation is the independent nonprofit that helps fund and support programs, projects and improvements at the City-owned Mission Trails Regional Park.
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33rd Photo Contest Winners & Gallery
The winners of this year’s 2026 Photo Contest have been selected and are now on display! Stop by the Visitor Center daily from 9AM-5PM to view the exhibition in person and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award; winner will be announced early August.
To explore the full online gallery and see all of this year’s winning entries, click here.
