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.
2,173
program participants
1,297,794
total hours of conservation service
465,553
people who received education & outreach
127,479
acres of land or wetlands improved
1,897
miles of trail built or improved
908
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
93%
know more about working in the conservation field
92%
feel more confident
92%
are more likely to accomplish challenging tasks
92%
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 346 sites across the United States.
