Key deer get a hand with federally funded study

By Phil KloerThe petite Key deer depends on fresh water in a place where fresh water can sometimes be scarce - the Florida Keys, the only place where the Key deer lives.

SCA Partners with ARAMARK on Earth Day Service Projects Nationwide

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national leader in youth service and stewardship, has announced a partnership with ARAMARK, a world leader in professional services.

SCA Joins Outdoor Nation

Outdoor Nation is a growing community of young Outsiders — artists, athletes, advocates and ambassadors — who have joined together to champion the outdoors.

SCA Takes Off with Southwest Airlines

Charleston, NH (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 8, 2010 — Today, the Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national leader in youth service and stewardship, named Southwest Airlines its “Official Airline.”The partnership between Southwest Airlines and the SCA will advance the Association’s mission of “...Read more

Conservation jobs offer varied experiences and opportunities

By Gerry RisingI suspect that this is going to be a tough time for school and college students seeking summer employment. With formal records indicating one out of ten adults out of work and the real situation even worse, competition for the declining number of jobs available will certainly be...Read more

Botanists At Grand Canyon National Park Working to Bring Plant Back from the Brink

Posted March 28th, 2010 by Kurt Repanshek on National Parks TravelerIt’s a tiny plant, one with a beautiful purple flower, and it just might be one that can be brought back from the brink of extinction.Earlier this month botanists at Grand Canyon National Park were beaming when one of their...Read more

CBS Cites SCA as one of the Best Ways to Get a Summer Internship

“One way to use the web for an internship search is to hone in on the most targeted Web sites for the field you hope to pursue. Alexander Altvater, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management major who graduated last year from Clemson University, logged onto the Student Conservation Association...Read more

Alternative Spring Break at the Grand Canyon

Now Hiring Field Leaders

If you have experience teaching/working with youth, have relevant outdoor skills, have a strong conservation ethic, and are able to successfully maintain a positive work environment, then APPLY NOW to make a difference in your world! See the available positions and apply now.

Spring Break Students to Give Grand Canyon a "Green-Lift"

Volunteers to Restore Former Parking Lot by Planting Thousands of FloraGrand Canyon National Park, AZ (Vocus) March 8, 2010 — In an atypically “wild” spring break, 60 college students from across the U.S.