NextGen Forest Ambassadors

“Last year I hadn’t ever set foot in a National Forest, and now I can say that I’m the richest landowner on earth! But not just me, it belongs to all of us!” - NextGen Participant

The NextGen Forest Ambassadors stewardship program for teens offers a youth summit where teens name obstacles to nature and actionable solutions, choose between various workshops from expert conservationists, plan and execute a stewardship project with 1-1 mentoring from land managers.  This entirely FREE program offers a $100 stipend upon successful completion of all program elements. Transportation and gear provided as needed. Watch an 8 minute video on NextGen!

NextGen 2024

Location: Vogel State Park

Eligible to Apply: Teens 14-16 (8th-11th grade)

Cost: None

Learn More: NextGen ToolKit

APPLICATION: APPLY HERE NOW. 

NextGen 2023

 

Summary and Ambassador Projects

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NextGen 2022

Summary and Ambassador Projects

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NextGen 2020 (virtual edition!)

• Flyer
• Summary
• Ambassador Projects

NextGen 2019

 

• Stories
• Program Details for Participants

 

Proud Sponsoring Organizations

• Appalachian Trail Conservancy
• Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
• Greening Youth Foundation
• U.S. Forest Service - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

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