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 michael.daniel | Aug 27, 2025 | Habitat Restoration, News, Skills and Programs
“It’s just amazing to feel like I’m part of something that’s actually helping the environment.” Brooke MontanoCCC Sacramento Center Sure, it looks pretty when in full bloom, but it doesn’t belong in the Arden Bar Pond along the American...
by michael.daniel | Aug 20, 2025 | News, Resource Conservation, Skills and Programs
“I thought I wouldn’t enjoy it as much, but I feel like it’s really rewarding.” Kiara DiazCCC Monterey Bay Center The terrain is difficult, but the views are spectacular. Working in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco, #CCCMontereyBay...
by Chris Van Horne | Aug 18, 2025 | News, Watershed Stewards
The more than 40 participants in the Year 31 edition of the Watershed Stewards Program said a fond farewell after ten-plus months working with industry experts in improving California’s waterways and ecosystems. WSP Corpsmembers, CCC staff, and partner...
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...