Bat Benefits
Swooping in this week was International Bat Appreciation Day (April 17), a day to bring awareness and recognition to these often misunderstood animals that play a vital role in the ecosystem.
KeyBank Foundation Awards Student Conservation Association $300,000 to Expand Green Jobs Program for High Schoolers
ARLINGTON, Va. — The SCA is excited to announce that the KeyBank Foundation will award the organization $300,000 over two years to help provide green conservation jobs for high school students in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Student Conservation Association Joins 2023 Leave No Trace Hot Spot Program at Goldbug Hot Springs
North Fork, Idaho – The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Hot Spot Program, will host clean-up service events open to the public on June 1-3 at Goldbug Hot Springs in the Salmon-Challis National Forest near Salmon, Idaho.
Endangered Species Awareness
On Endangered Species Day, we recognize thousands of different species across the globe that are in need of our help.
Protecting History and Culture
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, we are highlighting three parks rich in AANPHI history and culture that our SCA crew members have recently or will soon be helping to protect. 1. Manzanar National Historic Site Manzanar War Relocation Center in California was one of ten […]
Summer Conservation Projects Are Heating Up
Across the nation, Student Conservation Association crews are working to protect public lands, and the 2023 summer season will be no exception. With projects ranging from trail maintenance to removing invasive plant species, SCA members will work to improve parks and greenspaces in multiple U.S. cities. Here’s a glimpse of our conservation work over the […]
Tree Planting Has Strong Roots at the SCA
We love planting trees at the Student Conservation Association. With National Arbor Day coming up on April 28, we’re shining a spotlight on our Urban Green Program, which provides young people with paid green jobs, including single-day service projects, seasonal work and year-long internships or fellowships.
Five Parks in the Spotlight for National Park Week
National Park Week (April 22-30) is a time to honor all things parks. With more than 400 national parks across the country, there is unarguably a lot to love.
Celebrate Earth Day with the SCA
To celebrate Earth Day, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting multiple events across the country throughout April.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
SCA and NPS Celebrate 65 Years of Partnership Virtual Event

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 4:00pm ET, join the National Park Service Youth Programs Division and the Student Conservation Association (SCA) for a virtual event in celebration of SCA’s 65th anniversary. In 2022, SCA also reached the milestone of placing more than 100,000 members into the field since 1957. SCA members have left their footprint at many local, state, […]
SCA’s Virtual Career Fair

Eastern Time The second annual SCA virtual career fair will bring together a diverse pool of candidates with employers within the green economy and other companies. It will include a welcome address, keynote speaker, interactive webinars, and other informational offerings throughout the day—but most importantly, job and networking opportunities.
SCA Giving Day 2022
On Giving Day, the entire SCA community comes together with one purpose: to provide leadership opportunities for young adults to protect our national parks and public lands. Stay tuned for exciting match gifts opportunities! Your gift during this 24-hour period can help unlock even more financial support to conserve lands and transform lives. Learn more […]
Tree Planting Event Honoring Anne Burn Hicks

Come and join us in renaming Maywood Elementary to Anne Burn Hicks and planting trees in honor of this historical event! WHEN: Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT. The planting ceremony will begin at 1pm with honoring Anne Burn Hicks. Afterward, we will split into groups and plant trees […]
NYC Earth Day of Service

Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering on Governors Island! This year, Governors Island is open to the public on Earth Day for the first time! To celebrate, the Friends of Governors Island, in partnership with the Trust for Governors Island and the Student Conservation Association, invite New Yorkers and community members to join us […]
Buchanan Street Earth Day

Come join us for Earth Day! We will be planting about 20 native trees on Buchanan Street! WHEN: Wednesday, April 23th at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm CDT. The planting ceremony will begin at 10am with some word from our crew. Afterward, we will split into groups and plant trees in designated locations […]
Seattle, WA: Earth Day at Washington Park Arboretum 2022

Join us on Saturday, April 23rd to restore Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle, WA! This spring, SCA is partnering with the Arboretum Foundation, UW Botanic Gardens, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to restore the Washington Park Arboretum by removing invasive ivy and weeding the collections. Any volunteer under the age of 15 must be […]
Earth Day – San Diego

SCA and the City of San Diego are excited to partner with MUFG Union Bank this Earth Day weekend to give back to the community and planet. Please joins us at Presidio Park from 9:00AM-12:00 PM PDT to serve together in celebration of Earth Day. Please bring water, sun protection & sunscreen, wear […]
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Bat Benefits
Swooping in this week was International Bat Appreciation Day (April 17), a day to bring awareness and recognition to…
KeyBank Foundation Awards Student Conservation Association $300,000 to Expand Green Jobs Program for High Schoolers
ARLINGTON, Va. — The SCA is excited to announce that the KeyBank Foundation will award the organization $300,000 over…
Student Conservation Association Joins 2023 Leave No Trace Hot Spot Program at Goldbug Hot Springs
North Fork, Idaho – The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for…
Endangered Species Awareness
On Endangered Species Day, we recognize thousands of different species across the globe that are in need of our…
The Power of Preservation
Every May, we highlight the significance of historic preservation….
Protecting History and Culture
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, we are highlighting…
Summer Conservation Projects Are Heating Up
Across the nation, Student Conservation Association crews are working to protect public lands, and the 2023 summer…
Tree Planting Has Strong Roots at the SCA
We love planting trees at the Student Conservation Association. With National Arbor Day coming up on April 28, we’re…
Five Parks in the Spotlight for National Park Week
National Park Week (April 22-30) is a time to honor all things parks. With more than 400 national parks across the…
Celebrate Earth Day with the SCA
To celebrate Earth Day, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting multiple events across the country…