Become an EnviroLeader!
¡Conviértete en un EnviroLeader!
The EnviroLeaders program is available to Sonoma Valley teens between the ages of 14 to 18 and offers hands-on education in the fields of sustainable agriculture and restoration.
El programa EnviroLeaders está abierto a jóvenes del Valle de Sonoma entre las edades de 14 a 18 y ofrece instrucción directa en las áreas de agricultura sostenible y restauración.
The EnviroLeaders program provides Sonoma Valley teens with the opportunity to gain essential job and life skills through practical environmentally focused training. There will be an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, community building, and park stewardship over a semester-long employment program.
El programa EnviroLeaders provée una oportunidad a los jóvenes del Valle de Sonoma para aprender habilidades esenciales en el trabajo y la vida a través de capacitación práctica enfocada en el ambiente. Habrá un énfasis en la agricultura sostenible, crear comunidad, y cuidar de áreas verdes a lo largo del semestre de trabajo.
EnviroLeaders are mentored by Sonoma Ecology Center educators and other professionals in the environmental field. They meet twice a week, at the Sonoma Garden Park and other sites around the Valley. EnviroLeaders are paid $19.68/hr for their work.
Los EnviroLeaders son aconsejados por educadores de Sonoma Ecology Center y otros profesionales en el campo ambiental. Se reúnen dos veces a la semana en Sonoma Garden Park y otros sitios alrededor del Valle. Los EnviroLeaders ganan $15 por hora de trabajo.
We’re looking for students who are good team players, have strong communication skills, are willing to learn, and have an interest in working on sustainable communities and climate change.
Buscamos a estudiantes que saben trabajar en equipo, tienen habilidad de comunicarse claramente, están dispuestos a aprender y están interesados en trabajar en comunidades sostenibles y el cambio climático.
To apply, fill out this online application form and email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected], or mail them to the following address:
Para remitir una solicitud, llena este formulario y envía una carta y résume (ambos en inglés) a [email protected] o envíalas por correo a la siguiente dirección:
Tony Passantino
c/o Sonoma Ecology Center
PO Box 1486
Eldridge, CA 95431
Questions? ¿Tienes preguntas?
Contact Tony Passantino at [email protected].
Ponte en contacto con Tony en [email protected]
EnviroLeaders in the News
Here are a few news articles offering more information on the EnviroLeader program:
Interested? ¿Interesado?
Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed—sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on future application cycles!
The Summer 2026 program runs June 10 through August 5. Workdays are twice per week, Wednesdays 4:00-7:00 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Sonoma Garden Park.
El plazo de solicitud para el verano de 2026 ya están cerradas. ¡Suscríbase a nuestro boletín para mantenerse al tanto de los futuros ciclos de solicitud!
El programa de verano 2026 comenzará el 10 de junio y terminará el 5 de agosto. Los días de trabajo serán dos veces por semana, miércoles 4:00-7:00 pm y sábado 9:30 am-12:30 pm en Sonoma Garden Park.
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Sonoma Ecology Center Board Member and EnviroLeaders Alumna Ava Castro. Photo courtesy of Daily Acts.For nearly two decades, the EnviroLeaders program—launched by Sonoma Ecology Center in 2008—has been a hands-on gateway for Sonoma Valley teens to explore...
Sonoma Ecology Center Opens Fall Applications for Teen EnviroLeaders Program
Sonoma Ecology Center is seeking applicants for EnviroLeaders, a paid work experience program for Sonoma Valley youth. Applications are open until August 23. Photo by Austin Noble.This article was written by Sonoma Index-Tribune Staff Writer Isabel Beer and originally...
Sonoma Ecology Center Wraps Up Another Semester of Teen EnviroLeaders Program
EnviroLeaders Christian and Yomi consult with Sonoma Garden Park Assistant Manager Rebecca Kelly (left) on a weeding project.Since its inception in 2008, Sonoma Ecology Center's EnviroLeaders program has been instrumental in connecting driven, environmentally curious...