Sierra Nevada Journeys

About Sierra Nevada Journeys

Sierra Nevada Journeys' founder, Jonathan Mueller, reflecting on the origins of Sierra Nevada Journeys. Since this video was recorded in 2011, Sierra Nevada Journeys continues to grow and honor Jonathan's vision for an inspired and engaged youth.

Our mission is to deliver innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

To achieve our mission, Sierra Nevada Journeys offers a range of programs in northern California and Nevada:

Our credentialed science teachers deliver innovative curriculum for first-through-sixth-grade students, teaching in the classroom and leading one-day field science expeditions in the Reno and Sacramento areas.

Fifth and sixth-grade students and their teachers attend outdoor school program called Overnight Outdoor Learning at our Grizzly Creek Ranch location in Portola, California. The 515-acre camp has modern facilities which accommodate 230 campers.

We train teachers on engaging STEM lessons and outdoor learning for their classrooms.

We engage families to reinforce classroom concepts through our Family STEM Nights.

We use weekends and summers to expand our reach beyond schools, working within our community to deliver camps for people with disabilities, leadership development, and group and conference programs.