News from the EarthWays Center

The responsibility of coordinating and leading four cohorts of the Outdoor Youth Corps (OYC) and two cohorts of the Outdoor Leadership Corps (OLC) was confidently embraced by Fletcher, the Community Programs Supervisor, and myself, the Conservation Education Instructor. It is important to us that each participant has the best possible experience.

We are so incredibly thankful for the talented interns that we cross paths with! Take a moment to read more about our Outdoor Youth Corps intern, Nora Jennings and our Sustainability Education intern, Joseph Caya!

Spring break usually brings thoughts of relaxation, sleeping in, and spending the break doing everything or absolutely nothing at all. However, 10 youth and young adults dedicated their spring break to make an environmental impact!

Six eager Outdoor Youth Corps members reached new environmental impact heights this fall! There were eight workdays this season with a variety of project host sites, partners, and lessons! This is just a brief recap on the fall-tastic crew of the Fall 2023 Weekend Work Series.

The Outdoor Leadership Corps aims to set its participants up for success in future careers! Join us in welcoming Fletcher and Olivia Dove who are shaping these program participants into skillful members of the environmental workforce!

Our Outdoor Youth Corps program is here to make lasting impacts! Get a glimpse into what this group has been diving into this summer.

A large goal of the Outdoor Youth Corps program is to provide professional development and networking opportunities for participants to connect with other environmental-based organizations and professionals throughout the region. See how OYC members reached this goal by engaging in a professional career panel!