by Chris Van Horne | Oct 10, 2025 | Habitat Restoration, News
“I’ve been able to connect everything that we’ve done inside the CCC so far into this one big, beautiful picture. … The things I’m doing right now have purpose.” Demi YoungCCC Los Padres Center The drive down Sonoma Avenue on the...
by Chris Van Horne | Sep 17, 2025 | Internships, News
“My own reconnection with the outside — coupled with playing and learning alongside the children — is what makes it so meaningful and worthwhile.” Abbreail NavarroCCC Solano Center It’s right there in the California Conservation Corps mission, empower and...
by Chris Van Horne | Aug 18, 2025 | News, Watershed Stewards
O-fish-ally Made It CCC Director JP Patton addresses attendees gathering to celebrate the conclusion of WSP Year 31 at NatureBridge in Marin County. The more than 40 participants in the Year 31 edition of the Watershed Stewards Program said a fond farewell after...
by Chris Van Horne | Aug 15, 2025 | Emergency Response, News
Supporting Fire Operations Vista Corpsmember Brett Gill files paperwork inside the supply unit tent at the U.S. Forest Service’s base camp for the Gifford Fire in Santa Maria, CA. Every task is important on a wildland firefighting base camp, like the one in...
by Chris Van Horne | Aug 8, 2025 | Backcountry Trails, News
“It’s refreshing, being away from my phone. I’m busy pretty much every second of the day. I don’t even have time to think about it. I’ve been able to stay a lot more in the moment out here, which I think is good for me.” Jo...