Protecting and preserving our natural and historic landmarks, that’s what SCA crew members do every day. Along the way, they gain critical hands-on conservation experience that will serve them in future careers. They develop a profound connection to nature and the great outdoors, turning most of them in to future land stewards, environmental educators, park rangers sustainability leaders and future conservation champions.

Our print and electronic newsletters document their accomplishments, their stories and their paths towards conservation leadership.

Guardians Of The West

Off the Grid, On the Front Lines: Meet the SCA Crews Protecting Idaho's Wild Side...

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The SCA’s Urban Forestry Crew In Northwest Indiana...

HAMMOND, Ind. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced receiving much-needed support from two...

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Answering The Call Of Nature

Standing For Conservation A lifelong relationship with the land, forests, and ocean led Dr. Jody...

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Alum Spotlight: Sara Wettekin

From The Corps To A Career Sara Wettekin grew up playing on the beaches of...

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A Decade Of Partnership In Pennsylvania

A Conservation Milestone This year marks a decade of impact through the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps...

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National Park Service Birthday

Decades of Partnership In honor of the National Park Service's 109th birthday on Aug. 25,...

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Student Conservation Association Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of The...

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is celebrating a decade of impact through...

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SCA Alum Spotlight: Julia Taboga

New To Nature Julia Taboga has always considered herself an indoors person. “I do orchestra...

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SCA Alum Spotlight: Chris Hensley

Life In The Forest SCA alum Chris Hensley dedicated his entire career to forest conservation....

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