Join us as we unite in service to our public lands!

Don’t have a lot of time to set aside for service right now? No problem! SCA organizes single-day conservation service projects all over the country, all year long. Check here for weekend service events, alumni gatherings, training workshops, and more. Whether you’re an alum who wants to stay connected, a prospective member looking to learn more, or simply a volunteer seeking opportunities to give back to your community, SCA has you covered. See what we’re doing in your backyard and get involved!

 

Past Events

Alumni
Seattle, WA: Alumni Event at the Burke Museum Thursday, April 6, 2017
Alumni
Washington DC: Alumni Event at Rock Creek Park Saturday, April 1, 2017
Training
Weekend Crosscut Saw Sharpening Course
Friday, March 24, 2017 to Sunday, March 26, 2017
Training
Crosscut Saw Sharpening Course
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 to Thursday, March 23, 2017
Service
ConSERVE DC: MLK Day Service at Anacostia Park Monday, January 16, 2017
Service
ConSERVE Bay Area: MLK Day of Service at Golden Gate Park Saturday, January 14, 2017

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Event: Stories & In the News

SCA Volunteers Gather for Veterans Day service in DC

SCA ConSERVE DC Volunteers Give Back on Veterans Day

SCA joined forces with Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to celebrate Veterans Day this past weekend in Washington, DC. Over 130 volunteers of all ages came together to honor veterans who have risked their lives to protect America’s freedoms, continuing their legacy of service with hands-on volunteer work in their local community.
MUFG volunteers gather for service on Randall's Island NYC

SCA & MUFG Restore Randall's Island

On November 7th, over 40 employee volunteers from SCA’s partner MUFG Union Bank gathered on Randall’s Island to restore New York City’s freshwater wetlands as part of MUFG’s National Employee Volunteer Month.

SCA & American Express Commemorate 9/11

Through the support of American Express, SCA brought together almost 400 volunteers this weekend to mark the 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance with #FindYourPark Day of Service Events in New York City and Washington, DC.

Earth Day 2015 Coast to Coast

SCA ramped up Earth Day celebrations to new heights this year, marking Earth Day with hands-on conservation service in 14 cities coast to coast and engaging 1,500 volunteers nationwide.

SCA & American Express Celebrate Earth Day in DC

This Saturday SCA teamed up with American Express to celebrate Earth Day by bringing more than 350 volunteers to Fort Totten Park in Washington, DC. This event followed another successful partnership event with American Express in New York City last weekend, and concluded a month of SCA Earth Day celebrations in 16 cities nationwide.

SCA & American Express Celebrate Earth Day in NYC

This past Saturday SCA joined forces with American Express to celebrate Earth Day by bringing more than 400 volunteers to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This day of service marked the first of 18 national events SCA and American Express will host over the next 18 months in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial.

Conservation Below Zero

On February 7th, flurries were in the air and over a foot of snow already blanketed Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx. But that didn’t stop 65 volunteers from coming out to the riverfront for February’s ConSERVE NYC event.

Celebrating MLK Day Through Service in DC

Despite freezing temperatures, over 450 DC-area residents rallied together at Anacostia Park to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service through a morning of volunteering on the riverfront. Among the volunteers in attendance were special guests Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and SCA President and CEO Jaime Matyas.

 

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Video: SCA & American Express Celebrate Earth Day in New York City

The Student Conservation Association teamed up with American Express to bring over 400 volunteers to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx for Earth Day service.