On April 7, 2007 the Spring WildLink Ambassador project season got off to a great start! Lead by Ambassador Carmen, Stockton students inspired by the San Joaquin one Success program’s WildLink Ambassadors helped to prepare a Stanislaus Forest Recreation area for public use.

The very motivated students picked up trash and cleared trails, filling 15 trash bags! The students learned more about the role of the Forest Service in preserving our natural resources from Interpretive Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator Phyllis Ashmead, a Tuolomne local. The already great day was topped off with a thought provoking discussion and lunch by the beautiful Tuolmne River.

Thank you to teacher Amelia Ramirez for bringing the students and Phyllis Ashmead for taking a day off of her vacation to participate. Thank you also to the hard working and inspiring student stewards, demonstrating that a love and appreciation of nature is key to preserving California’s wild places.

This is not the only effort by one students. On March 29th, three WildLink Wilderness Ambassadors from the San Joaquin one Success program made a presentation to their teachers and community members about their experience with WildLink. Ambassadors Marchay, Harley and Angela shared their challenging journey through the back country impressing everyone with their story. Thank you for spreading the Wilderness message!