Wild Science Explorers

Wild Science Explorers is a nonprofit organization focused on youth environmental stewardship and science education. Its programs bring teenagers, including lower-income teens, onto local rivers for hands-on learning, outdoor experiences, and conservation work. On two- to five-day rafting trips along the Lower Salmon River and one- to two-day trips on the Snake River near Celebration Park, participants use the river corridor as a classroom. They study stream ecology, botany, and geology, and contribute to natural resource monitoring and service projects.

The organization also offers team-building activities, Leave No Trace camping instruction, and opportunities to gain whitewater rafting experience. Its approach is built around three goals: connecting young people with nature through practical activities, inspiring a lasting interest in the outdoors and environmental protection, and involving participants in on-the-ground conservation.

Wild Science Explorers relies on grants and donations to fund its trips. The organization states that sponsoring a participant on a five-day Lower Salmon trip costs $1,000, covering transportation and expenses on the river. It is based in McCall, Idaho.