High school juniors and seniors, apply now for The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo Environmental Science Career Program 2024-25! This career program provides high school students considering a career in environmental conservation and management, with a variety of field experiences led by professionals involved in restoring and maintaining Orange County's cultural and natural resources. Participants will practice various skills such as data collection and interpretation and take their experiences to produce a reflective social media post.

Applications Due: September 15, 11:59 PM

Mandatory Meetings:

• Monday, October 21, 4:30-5:00 PM - Orientation (Virtual)

• Saturday, November 2, 8-11:00 AM

• Saturday, November 16, 8-11:00 AM

• Saturday, December 7, 8-11:00 AM

• Saturday, January 11, 8-11:00 AM

• Saturday, January 25, 8 -11:00 AM

• Final Project Due: February 8, (no meeting)

For the application, visit: https://bit.ly/TNREnvironmentalScienceCareerProgram

While we wish we could accept all students that apply for this program, spaces are limited to a small group size. After the application deadline, students selected for interviews will be contacted via email. Students will be selected for the program based on their application and interview. Students selected for the program are expected to attend ALL meetings and produce a final project. Students completing the program will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact us with any questions regarding the application process or program at staff@rmvreserve.org. There is no cost for the program for selected students.