Transform Atlanta, Transform Your Future with SCA Urban Green!
Ready to make a real impact on Atlanta’s environment? Our paid program gives you hands-on experience building trails, restoring natural areas, and learning about Atlanta’s unique ecosystem.
Why Join SCA Urban Green?
What We Offer:
The Student Conservation Association launched its first Atlanta community conservation program in 2021. With seed funding from the UPS Foundation, ten high school students came together to design, construct, maintain, and advocate for increased green spaces. Since then, more than 50 youth in the Atlanta metro area have participated in SCA programs.
We offer both school year and summer programs for teens and young adults.
Our school year program takes place on weekdays and weekends.
Schedule:
We offer both school year and summer programs for teens and young adults.
Our summer program takes place on weekdays.
Schedule:
Join The Crew!
The Atlanta Inclusion Conservation Crew is focused on creating a safe space for crew members who are people of color, LGBTQIA+, people living with physical/intellectual disabilities (i.e. autism spectrum, mental health, physical, emotional, etc.) and their allies. This crew is committed to accepting all persons regardless of societal differences and challenges. The Atlanta Inclusion Conservation Crew is a unique program that offers online and in-person experiences at the breathtaking Arabia Mountain State Park and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. This program will immerse participants in leadership and conservation development activities, gaining invaluable skills and experiences that will last a lifetime. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. Pay: $20/hour. Expected Dates: Sept. 23 – Nov. 23, 2024.
Apply NowUrban Green participants learn how to work with a diverse team of peers; gain knowledge of public land resources, environmental issues, and career readiness skills; increase their understanding of environmental and trail restoration techniques; acquire experience in public service and outdoor recreation; and develop valuable professional skills through teambuilding and leadership activities.
CPR & First Aid
Environmental Education
Habitat Restoration
Leave No Trace
Outdoor Ethics
Resume Building
Trail Skills
Thanks to generous support from local and national parks, environmental organizations, schools, youth development organizations, corporations and community groups, the SCA continues to provide conservation opportunities for youth throughout the Atlanta metro area.
Hear what Urban Green crew members say about the program.
Protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries and community green spaces across the U.S.
Be a part of the movement to protect the planet and the communities we serve.
We are the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.
Jonathan Johnson, SCA Atlanta Program Manager
P.O. Box 5641
Atlanta, GA 31107
Phone: (703) 781-9955
Email: jjohnson@thesca.org