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Sharing Our Knowledge: Education & Outreach
We are committed to bringing people to the land and sharing what has been learned there. Through Days on the Land and a range of educational programming, Diablo Trust creates opportunities for partners, community members, and emerging land stewards to engage with trends in ranching and rangeland management, and to contribute to collaborative work. The Annual Meeting and Campout brings partners and the public together each year to connect and learn, while community presentations extend that knowledge-sharing to broader audiences.
Equally important is the Trust's investment in the next generation, through field visits, classroom engagement, support for FFA chapters and high school educators, and internship and research opportunities that give young people hands-on experience on working landscapes.
Read on for more information about our education and outreach efforts, and stay connected through our monthly e-newsletter, the Common Ground blog, and our twice-annual Ground Truth newsletter.
Shaping an Engaged and Informed Public
We believe that the long-term success of working and open landscapes depends on an engaged, informed public that understands and values the role of ranching and stewardship in the West. Our events and outreach opportunities create meaningful ways for people to connect with the land, the people who steward it, and the ideas shaping its future.
Annual Campout
Each August, we host our annual campout, an opportunity to spend a weekend on the land, get to know our ranches, and build community. Campouts typically include field tours, guest speakers, and hands-on learning around a featured topic, all grounded in the experience of being out on the land together.
Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting brings together speakers and practitioners from across the West to explore emerging trends and innovative approaches in ranching and land stewardship. With a new theme each year, this event fosters dialogue, learning, and connection across diverse perspectives. These meetings typically happen in February
Days on the Land
Throughout the year, we host “Days on the Land”: hands-on opportunities to volunteer, explore new and ongoing projects, visit partner ranches, and learn by doing. These events vary in topic and timing.
Presentations and Learning Opportunities
Sharing knowledge is central to our mission. We regularly present to students, community members, and professionals, both in classrooms and out on the land. If you’re interested in hosting a presentation or field visit, we welcome you to get in touch.
Building the Next Generation of Land Stewards
Sustaining working and open landscapes into the future requires investing in the next generation. We are committed to supporting students, educators, and early-career professionals as they explore pathways in agriculture, stewardship, and conservation.
We work with local teachers and students to expand agricultural literacy, including supporting participation in the Arizona Agricultural Institute and engaging with FFA and 4-H programs. We also bring our work directly into classrooms, helping connect young people to the land and its possibilities.
For college students and young professionals, we offer internships that reflect the diversity of our work and the skills needed to be successful in range and ranching - from ranching practices and land management to communications, outreach, research, and monitoring.
We also welcome students and researchers onto the land to conduct field-based research. These partnerships not only strengthen our collective understanding but also help shape the next generation of land stewards through real-world experience.
