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Review for Bayou Land Conservancy, Houston, TX, USA
I coordinate a service-learning program at a juvenile probation alternative school for at-risk students. When Teri MacArthur spoke to our kids about the work of Legacy Land Trust Houston, they were excited about the prospect of learning new skills and interacting with nature. Once they got out on the nature trails and realized the importance of the work they were doing, they felt connected and significant to the environment in ways they had never felt before. During their reflection discussions, students pointed out that they now think of the world in more eco friendly ways, that our
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching the transformative power it has on inner city at-risk youth.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the fact that it has a youth-friendly staff. Kids can tell when you're faking it. Our kids really appreciated the way they were treated, particularly since they come from a juvenile probation facility and are often viewed with disdain.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely knowledgeable. This was also noted by our kids, who indicated that they must have spent years learning what they shared with us.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do more outreach to surrounding communities, particularly young people who never leave the confines of their concrete jungles.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
