1. What is the Elevation program about?
2. How do I sign up?
3. How long is the program?
4. What’s in it for me?
5. What time is the program?
6. What’s in it for me?
7. What is the cost of the program?
8. What do I bring to the program?
9. Who can join the program?
10. Where does the program take place?
11. Do we still meet if it’s raining?
12. What is your weather policy?
13. What is your attendance policy?
14. Can I attend your program if I am a non-native English speaker?
15. Is your program diverse, accessible and inclusive?
16. What are your program rules?
17. What if I still have questions?

 

What is the Elevation program about?

Elevation Teen Program is about showing up for your local community, building partnerships with other students, building your own legacy in conservation and finding your own voice in the fight for climate and environmental justice.

How do I sign up?

Please sign up here: Register now

How long is the program?

We meet Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM twice each month. We will meet for a total of 15 Saturdays. Program participants will enjoy a light breakfast and lunch each session.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll earn service-learning credits, meet other students, participate in exciting site visits, meet brilliant, young conservation professionals, enjoy good food and beautiful nature walks, etc.!

What time is the program?

We meet Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM twice each month. We will meet for a total of 15 Saturdays.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll earn service-learning credits, meet other students, participate in
exciting site visits, meet brilliant, young conservation professionals, enjoy good food and
beautiful nature walks, etc.!

What is the cost of the program?

Nothing! This program is absolutely free!

What do I bring to the program?

Bring yourself and dress for the weather. We’ll provide food
and supplies

Who can join the program?

All high school students are welcome to join!

Where does the program take place?

We will meet at Seward Park Audubon Center located at

5902 Lake Washington Blvd S
Seattle, WA 98118

During our excursion days we will meet at a different location for an amazing outing, but we will plan that in advance, and we’ll let you know.

Do we still meet if it’s raining?

Yes! We recommend that you come prepared for the weather, but we will still meet unless there is a severe storm warning or any other official warnings.

What is your weather policy?

We still meet in the weather. In the event of adverse weather or any other advisories, we will let you know in advance if we need to reschedule or cancel.

What is your attendance policy?

For students to remain in the program they’ll have to commit
and attend to 10 of the 15 Saturday meetings.

Can I attend your program if I am a non-native English speaker?

We welcome and encourage all high school students to join our program.

Is your program diverse, accessible and inclusive?

We welcome and encourage every and all high school students to join our program. Our program is open for every child regardless of race, color, gender expression, sexual preference, disability, neurodiversity, religion, national origin, language or immigration status.

What are your program rules?

We like to think in terms of pledging to put forth our best selves instead of rules and regulations. Through the program we will build our community focused on the Indigenous concept of deliberative democracy, so it is of outmost importance that this program remains a safe space of freedom of being, thought and expression. If you want to read our pledge, click here (click to link to our pledge).

What if I still have questions?

Please reach out to Gabriela Rivarde, the Youth Programs Manager at gabriela.rivarde@audubon.org. She’ll be
happy to answer any other questions you may have.