Student Conservation Association

Whoooo wouldn't want to save owls? This summer, SCA crew members working at the Sierra National Forest in California will monitor California spotted owls to help scientists protect their declining population. Owl surveys take place overnight in remote mountainous terrain where crew members can listen and record the resplendent raptors. #CareerGoals Looking to kickstart your conservation career? This could be you. #JoinTheCrew Apply Here ?? https://lnkd.in/eChR6QPD #WildlifeWednesday #ConservationBeginsHere #AtWorkForThePlanet

"Cities thrive when trees are part of their story." —Lidia Soto-Harmon, SCA President and CEO Last week, the SCA Bay Area Urban Green program partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation, Amazon and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District to plant and give away trees at Bidwell Park in Hayward, California. The event drew over 50 volunteers, who removed 65 cubic feet of debris, planted 25 ???? and gave out 20 ???? to area residents. They planted Pacific Wax Myrtles, Black Lace elderberries, Western sycamores, holly leaf cherries and 6 island oaks. “Trees clean our air, cool our cities and improve the lives of the people around them," said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "We’re happy to help the Student Conservation Association and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District maximize the impact of their urban canopy and inspire more people to engage with nature in a meaningful way.” Through its Urban Green Program, the SCA provides young people with paid green jobs, including single-day service projects, seasonal work and year-long internships or fellowships. Since the 1970s, Bay Area program participants have planted trees, built trails and restored habitats while exploring green job opportunities, building leadership skills, and learning about the local environment through environmental education field trips, outdoor recreation and conservation projects. Photo Credit: James Martin

Can’t recommend the ADK trail crew enough to someone just starting their career in environmental conservation - the program completely changed the trajectory of my life, brought me lifelong friends, and left me were memories I’ll cherish forever.

"My SCA term has been very impactful for me. I've absorbed so much information. I want to continue in fisheries. I see a lot of the skills I've learned here carrying through to my future career." —John Sutton, Green Lake National Fish Hatchery Intern SCA crew member John Sutton is working with the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery on the conservation and recovery of Atlantic salmon. At the hatchery, Sutton has supported every stage of this critical aquatic species' life cycle, from incubating eggs to stocking the Gulf of Maine's waterways. Your dream job is out there. #JoinTheCrew ??: Courtesy of John Sutton

March 8 is #InternationalWomensDay. While there are many incredible women working in conservation, here at the SCA, one stands out. Liz Putnam founded the SCA in 1957 while in her senior year at Vassar College. Her pioneering idea to put young people to work for the planet produced generations of conservation leaders and launched a movement that predates the Peace Corps, the Environmental Protection Agency and even Earth Day. Liz's can-do spirit and unshakable belief in the power of teamwork continue to ground the SCA's mission and drive us forward. Learn more about our history and support our future: https://lnkd.in/gWpe8-i2 #ConservationBeginsHere #JoinTheCrew

ATTN: SCA Seattle Alums! Join us on March 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a volunteer work party at Beacon Food Forest! Come get your hands dirty alongside fellow alums and SCA staff while contributing to the local food ecosystem. ?? Tasks may include weeding, path/site cleanup, sowing seeds and mulching. ?? Snacks and water will be provided (please bring a reusable water bottle). ?? Work gloves will be provided for those who need them. Let Us Know You're Coming! Register Here ??

"Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit," reports Grist. "Extreme heat is particularly dangerous for people who live in urban areas with patchy tree cover and lots of concrete. These zones are called urban heat islands, and they can get up to 7 degrees F hotter than surrounding rural areas." https://lnkd.in/gWfYW97W Learn how the SCA's Houston Urban Green program is working in partnership with the HARC | Houston Advanced Research Center to increase the city's tree canopy coverage through our ForUsTree Initiative. https://lnkd.in/gBTE_GwX #AtWorkForThePlanet #ConservationBeginsHere #JoinTheCrew

Real-Time Report! ? Our Table Rock Wildland Fire Team is currently on active fire duty with the U.S. Forest Service in South Carolina, helping to battle some of the 175 wildfires that spread across the region over the weekend. This is the team's first active fire assignment since their season began in January following vigorous firefighter training and spending weeks conducting prescribed burns. During the season, the the team will work and travel throughout the Southern Region, gaining hands-on experience in prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction and fire suppression under the supervision of Forest Service firefighters. Join us in supporting this team of courageous young wildland firefighters #AtWorkForThePlanet. ?? #ConservationBeginsHere #JoinTheCrew

“I’ve been in SCA for five seasons and each season has helped shape me into the person I am today. I was originally reluctant to join because I never saw myself as an outdoors person, but I’m glad I ignored my doubts because my experience has led to significant personal growth." - Perri Williams, 18, 2024 Atlanta UPS Summer Crew On this final day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we lift up the voices of young Black women who give back to their communities and invest in themselves while #AtWorkForThePlanet. Read more in our Field Notes blog: https://lnkd.in/gm-4xBCs

In August, members of our Houston Urban Green crew participated in gathering data for the HARC | Houston Advanced Research Center's comprehensive Houston Harris Heat Action Team H3AT Mapping Campaign. On a hot summer day, heat measurements were taken in neighborhoods all across the city at three separate times. This data collection aimed to put together a city heat map to help urban planners better understand and mitigate the impacts of heat on public health and infrastructure. Click below to see their findings and Houston's hot spots. ?? https://www.h3at.org/