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Founded in 1962, Esalen is a nonprofit organization exploring human potential through experience, education and research. Esalen sponsors pioneering initiatives and offers personal, spiritual and social transformation practices for workshop participants and residential staff. Located on California’s scenic Big Sur coast, Esalen welcomes more than 12,000 students, seminarians and visitors each year. It works toward the realization of a more just, creative and sustainable world. For more information, visit www.esalen.org.

Environmental science in nature’s classroom NatureBridge provides hands-on environmental science programs for young people. Our multi-day programs take place outdoors in the magnificence of nature’s classroom, where students are immersed in the wonder and science of our national parks in Yosemite, Golden Gate, Olympic and Prince William Forest. Founded as Yosemite Institute in 1971, today NatureBridge welcomes more than 700 schools and 30,000 students and teachers annually to our four campuses. After more than 50 years of teaching and inspiring students, NatureBridge has provided life-changing experiences for more than one million participants and is a national leader in the field of environmental education. Providing access for all students NatureBridge environmental science programs are inclusive. We work intentionally to bring students from underserved communities to our programs and to offer culturally relevant and transformative experiences in our national parks. Almost 50% of our participating schools receive scholarship support and more than 30% of our students are from underrepresented communities. The NatureBridge business model is fueled by a powerful combination of earned and contributed revenue. More than 70% of our revenue comes from the tuition associated with our environmental science programs and the remaining 30% comes from donations. As a 501(c)(3) we rely on generous donations to advance our mission, to provide scholarships, and to support new curricula development and program extensions into classrooms. Making an impact Our staff of environmental science educators is at the core of our organization. Working with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students, our educators bring science to life in national parks through engaging environmental science lessons paired with walks, hikes, scrambles, explorations and overnight backcountry expeditions to the best spots in each park.

Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation's most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 250 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes people annually to workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York online at eOmega.org. You play a vital role in helping us create a community of belonging and an uplifting learning environment. Community agreements include everyone observing Omega's core values: Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Omega is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Omega is able to support its mission in part through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations. Each and every gift has impact. Learn more at eOmega.org/donate