How a high school choice redirected a life from gangs to nature
In short: For Juan Martinez, the difference between a life of crime and a career as a National Geographic Explorer came down to a single decision: detention or Eco Club.
Growing up in the gang-surrounded environment of South Central Los Angeles, Martinez had little contact with the natural world. This video explores how his decision to join the Eco Club instead of serving detention sparked a lifelong mission. Today, as the director of the Natural Leaders Network, he works to reconnect youth with the outdoors.
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