Community Programs
Community programs are offered in the following cities: Houston, Stamford, Seattle, Oakland, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Jacksonville, Manchester, Milwaukee, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Pittsburgh.
The Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) program takes place year-round in regional offices. The format of the CLC program varies from region to region. All students successfully completing the CLC program will have the opportunity to participate in a summer Conservation Crew and will have their airfare covered by their regional office. As part of the CLC, members volunteer on weekends throughout the school year in their home city, build trails, restore river and lakefront environments, conserve habitats, learn about the environment through field trips, go on weekend camping excursions, and give back to the community through service projects.
The Summer Community Crews are six to seven week crews over the summer in which students complete trail maintenance and site restoration projects in public parks, learn about the local environment through field trips led by the Crew Leader, visit local parks, learn outdoor skills, and go on a recreational camping trip.
Read more about this topic: Student Conservation Association
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