Since 1957, the Student Conservation Association has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect the planet through conservation projects at national parks, state forests and urban green spaces nationwide.
1,882
program participants
988,638
total hours of conservation service
353,845
people who received education & outreach
96,861
acres of land or wetlands improved
1,856
miles of trail built or improved
530
miles of shoreline/waterways improved
After working with the Student Conservation Association, our program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
93%
are better able to work with people with different views and backgrounds
92%
know more about working in the conservation field
92%
feel more confident
91%
are more likely to accomplish challenging tasks
91%
are more knowledgeable about conservation issues
88%
are more likely to teach others the importance of conservation
The Student Conservation Association completed conservation projects at 312 sites across the United States.
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