National Park Trust Celebrates Another Successful Year of Our College Ambassador Program
As the academic year comes to a close, National Park Trust is proud to celebrate another successful year of our College Ambassador Program. From coast to coast, our student ambassadors spent the year connecting their campuses and communities to the outdoors through experiences that inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of public lands advocates.
What is the National Park Trust College Ambassador Program?
The College Ambassador Program engages college students in outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental stewardship. Ambassadors are provided resources to lead outdoor initiatives on their campuses, helping connect their student peers to public lands. Learn how to support our College Ambassador Program.
2025–2026 Program Impact
This year’s cohort included 36 College Ambassadors from 18 colleges and universities across 16 states. From hiking in national parks to community service projects, our outings had a beneficial impact on our Ambassadors and their fellow students, including:
🌲 69 outdoor adventures
🌿 923 students connected to the outdoors
🌲 95% reported a positive impact on their mental well-being
🌿 100% felt more motivated to support public lands and parks
Memorable Outdoor Adventures from This School Year
Knox College (IL): Exploring Indiana Dunes National Park
University of New England (ME): Adventuring at Acadia National Park
College of the Canyons (CA): Outdoor Recreation at Joshua Tree National Park
Shenandoah University (VA): Tuscarora Trail Maintenance Stewardship Outing
Building the Next Generation of Park Stewards
The College Ambassador Program continues to demonstrate the value of connecting young adults with the outdoors. By creating engaging opportunities for recreation, exploration, and conservation, National Park Trust is helping build the next generation of park stewards and public lands advocates.
We are so grateful to our College Ambassadors for their leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the year! 🙌
