Colorado Youth Corps Association Conservation Crews
Statewide coalition of eight accredited youth conservation corps that hire and train Colorado teens (ages 14+) for paid summer and year-round crews doing trail building, habitat restoration, and wildfire mitigation work.
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Earthwatch program offering 12-14 day field research expeditions across the U.S. that pair high school students from underserved schools and communities with practicing scientists on live conservation research projects.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Student Leadership Program
Year-round leadership program for 9th-12th graders living in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (MD, PA, VA, DC) combining field experiences, hands-on restoration service events, and legislative advocacy to protect the Bay.
Earthwatch Girls in Science
A 7-day Earthwatch field research expedition for high school girls from underserved schools and communities, led by female scientists to build mentorship connections and interest in STEM and conservation careers.
Ecology Project International (EPI)
Nonprofit that runs 5-14 day field ecology expeditions in biodiverse ecosystems (Yellowstone, Costa Rica, Baja, the Galápagos) where high school students conduct hands-on conservation research alongside professional scientists and local land managers.
NSLC Environmental Science & Sustainability
Nine-day residential pre-college program at UC Berkeley from the National Student Leadership Conference, combining water and soil analysis, green building design, and renewable energy labs with a leadership curriculum.
Ocean Institute Marine Science Internship Academy
Week-long marine science career-exploration program in Dana Point, CA for students ages 14-17, including a research cruise, intertidal ecology fieldwork, and shipboard research aboard the Ocean Institute's tall ship.