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A city garden is growingThe Florida Times-UnionThirty volunteers with the Student Conservation Association, a nonprofit organization that involves youths in conservation and greening projects, will also help with the clearing and the planting. Read more |
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Baltimore City Teen Has Special Earth DayWJZ-TVBALTIMORE (WJZ) - This is an Earth Day a Baltimore City teen will remember for the rest of his life.As Mike Schuh reports, the City College junior’s passion for the environment led him to a national stage.The president came to a tree planting—not because they need an extra worker,...Read more |
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Lassen park will get $15.7 million in stimulus moneyRecord Searchlight“We’re very excited about this because we’ll be able to hire a bunch of local labor and also additional summer interns through the Student Conservation Association to work on our projects,” said Jim Milestone, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area superintendent. Read more |
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The Obamas and Clinton Plant Some TreesWashington PostPeter Baker of the New York Times — and formerly of The Washington Post — was the pool reporter for President Obama’s tree planting event with the Student Conservation Association this afternoon. His report:No news, but some color from the tree planting.Motorcade left the White...Read more |
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Earth Day isn't just for hippiesArbiter Online“Jill Kolodzne and Ron Hassel from the Student Conservation Association were among those enjoying the beautiful day. They explained that through the festival they are able to network with volunteers for their program. Kolodzne and Hassel also mentioned how happy and proud they are to be a part...Read more |
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Preserving Our National ParksWashington WomanBy Alicia BrewsterAs someone who grew up in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, I am all too familiar with the daunting task of maintaining and conserving our forests and national parks. Many suffer from a lack of resources and manpower. Read more |
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Going Half-WayThe Non-Profit TimesThe Student Conservation Association (SCA) allows high school and college students on conservation projects, like restoring national parks and urban green spaces, across the country. The Charlestown, N.H.-based organization has the students send personal, handwritten thank-you letters to mid-...Read more |
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Richmond teens learn about Rosie the Riveter through creation of documentaryOakland TribuneMany women entered the work force for the first time in the 1940s, filling factory jobs vacated by men fighting in World War II. Read more |
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Conversations with Gardner: Seeking internshipsThe Arbiter OnlineHanging in the Communication Building, a flyer for conservation internships directs students to graduate teaching assistant Wayne Rysavy.As an alumnus of the Student Conservation Association, he informs students of various opportunities available to them through internships.”I really...Read more |
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Volunteers clean up the Potomac RiverWTOPText By Michelle Basch, WTOP Radio, Photo by SCALitterbugs leave local rivers loaded with garbage, but the situation is improving with today’s 21st annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.More than 12,000 volunteers got down and dirty, helping with this year’s cleanup at more than 400...Read more |
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