In honor of World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, we’re celebrating our SCA alums who were inspired to protect this special creature through their service at the Student Conservation Association. Matthew Botello grew up hunting, fishing and exploring the outdoors alongside his family in Corpus Christi, Texas. One of the perks of living near …
They are all winners! In anticipation of our 67th anniversary on June 24, 2024, we are digging up old photos of our crews from parks across the country to share with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) community. Take a look at our crews from over the years. Your support helps to change lives and landscapes! …
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, we are highlighting three parks rich in AANPHI history and culture that our SCA crew members are helping to protect. 1. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail The Ala Kahakai Trail was established as a National Historic Trail in 2000 to …
What is it that’s so calming about nature? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at the Student Conservation Association, we have seen firsthand the benefits of nature on our young members through hands-on service to the land. Ninety percent of program participants feel more confident and better able to work with different people after …
The SCA ended Earth Month with a bang! Our tree planting event at Proksa Park on April 28 brought more than 70 volunteers together to plant 30 new trees, including Aerie Real Foundation Ambassador Aly Raisman, gold medal gymnast and advocate. Together with the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Trees Initiative, the Berwyn Park District and the …
International Bat Appreciation Day on April 17 celebrates the important role that bats play in our lives. Due to threats from disease and climate change, bat populations in North America and beyond are considered to be endangered. Student Conservation Association interns work to help monitor bat populations and provide critical research efforts, including acoustic surveys …
We asked our Student Conservation Association community to vote on their favorite park photo from three finalists. The winning photo is of Mt. Rainier National Park, which will be featured on a set of limited-edition SCA postcards this summer. Read on to learn more about the vital conservation work at the locations showcased in the …
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we reflect on the life and legacy of our fearless founder, Liz Putnam. As a 20-year-old student at Vassar College in 1953, she outlined the idea for the SCA in her senior thesis. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps, which enlisted young men to improve America’s public …
We asked our SCA community to vote for their favorite fall photo and the results are in!
You’re invited to get outside the day after Thanksgiving as part of a larger effort to turn #BlackFriday greener.
Did you know the Student Conservation Association has special roving crews that travel frequently within a state or region?
June is Great Outdoors Month, and that also means it’s time for the Great American Campout, typically held on the fourth Saturday in June.
Across the nation, Student Conservation Association crews are working to protect public lands, and the 2023 summer season will be no exception. With projects ranging from trail maintenance to removing invasive plant species, SCA members will work to improve parks and greenspaces in multiple U.S. cities. Here’s a glimpse of our conservation work over the …
We love planting trees at the Student Conservation Association. With National Arbor Day coming up on April 28, we’re shining a spotlight on our Urban Green Program, which provides young people with paid green jobs, including single-day service projects, seasonal work and year-long internships or fellowships.
National Park Week (April 22-30) is a time to honor all things parks. With more than 400 national parks across the country, there is unarguably a lot to love.
It was one of the tightest calendar cover races in SCA history! But grizzly bears received the most votes from our online community, so they will grace the cover of the Student Conservation Association’s 2024 calendar. Thanks to the thousands of SCA supporters who weighed in.
The more you learn about the Student Conservation Association’s founder, Liz Putnam, the more you are in awe of her greatness.
We are especially proud to honor her during Women’s History Month, and we also want to celebrate her birthday on April 3! Will you help us?
Get out your binoculars! Feb. 17 kicks off the national Great Backyard Bird Count. We’re getting into the spirit by showcasing three threatened bird species that the Student Conservation Association is working to protect this year.