by mark | Nov 13, 2019 | All, News
Contra Costa County is the only place on Earth you can find them and Napa Corpsmembers are helping the Lange’s Metalmark Butterfly not just survive, but thrive. These orange and black insects are listed as an endangered species and invasive tumbleweeds are part of the...
by mark | Nov 7, 2019 | News
Before Corpsmembers respond to wildland fires they train, train, and train some more. We’re talking about hiking miles upon miles, cutting fire line up steep terrain, and preparing mentally to do a job that’s all about protecting people and property. Firefighting...
by mark | Oct 24, 2019 | News
Here’s an idea. There’s this defunct cattle ranch up in the hills with some amazing views. It would make a great place for hiking, mountain biking or just chilling. A walk in the park. Right? Just ask Julian Burgos, “It’s not just a matter of ‘we’ve got new land let’s...
by mark | Oct 18, 2019 | News
Jaime Knox isn’t afraid of hard work—even if its means a few hundred shovelfuls of dirt in a day. She’s embraced the physical and mental challenges at the CCC Tahoe Center. While Jaime figures out her career path, she believes her CCC experience will help her do...
by mark | Oct 16, 2019 | News
Hands-on, back-aching work in often muddy and sweltering conditions. It may not sound like fun, but this group of CCC Fresno Corpsmembers will tell you it’s all worth it to improve their local ecosystem. They’re pulling out an invasive plant species by the roots—often...
by mark | Oct 14, 2019 | News
From Riverside County in the south to El Dorado County in the north, California Conservation Corps crews are supporting firefighting operations across the state. Currently, ten crews are at four fires including the Briceburg Fire in Mariposa County—which is nearing...
