Native Biodiversity Corps (NBC)
High schoolers throughout San Diego design and implement native-wildlife gardens on their home campuses, gaining inquiry- and critical-thinking skills through nature-based fieldwork.
The Native Biodiversity Corps (NBC) brings together high school students from throughout San Diego
Corps members discover and observe native wildlife
learn about opportunities for STEM careers
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