The EAA Forest Keepers Stewardship Fund is designed to provide nontraditional students the opportunity to participate in a “learning by doing” programs in environmental stewardship. EAA staff and peer professionals provide direct hands-on instruction in forest restoration, invasive species removal, local plant identification field classes, and environmental awareness. Forest Keepers are required to continually learn, formally or informally, with the objective of opening doors to their future. Through this personalized, professional mentoring and laborious stewardship work, everyone benefits from the restoration and renewed health of our local forests.