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Art and Wilderness Institute is an Institute dedicated to strengthening appreciation and understanding of Wilderness through all methods of learning. Our unique classes are geared towards having participants gain a deep connection with nature and raise awareness to promote stewardship values.
We give back to our community through our learning process. Students have planted trees, helped refugees and led hikes for the elderly. Our model is that true learning comes through stewardship and service.
Sama Wareh, M.S / Director
Sama has a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies from CSUF. Her Bachelors is in Filmmaking and she has a minor in Art. Wareh has led over a thousand hikes, taught TK to university level, and has done workshops for arboretums, nature centers, and museums all across California.
She has spoken before the UN, given a TED-X talk, given trainings for OCParks and Interpretive Centers and has received multiple awards, including the OC Register's 40 Under 40 award, OC Weekly's people of the year, and Access California's Humanitarian Heart Award.
She has received a certification in Tracking from The Tracker School, is a certified Project WILD and Project Wet Facilitator. Sama teaches on and off as an adjunct faculty at Teachers College of San Joaquin. In 2021, Sama received the "Top Southern California Educator Award" from the Association for Environmental Outdoor Education.