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 and future conservation champions.

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

African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Awards The...

ATLANTA - The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced that the African American Cultural Heritage...

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The Essential Guide To Trail Etiquette

Trail Etiquette: How Small Choices Protect Big Places Every year, millions of people step onto...

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A Conservation Bucket List

Summer Of Discovery: A Conservation Bucket List Across America Summer has a way of calling...

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Guide To Getting Started With Forest Bathing

A Simple Guide To Getting Started With Forest Bathing If our The Science of Slowing...

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Fueling The Future

SCA & U.S. Forest Service Kick Off Fourth Season Of Wildland Fire Academy The Student...

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SCA And National Park Service Partner At Independence...

Training The Next Generation Of Preservationists In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing...

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The Science Of Slowing Down

Forest Bathing: Relearning How To Listen To The Earth Stepping into a forest is one...

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Planting Roots For Change

Transforming Local Landscapes, Launching Conservation Careers For 69 years, the Student Conservation Association has worked...

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Student Conservation Association, Arbor Day Foundation And Amazon...

HAYWARD, Calif. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation,...

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