Teen Programming
Conservation Council
Are you interested in a career in conservation or environmental science? How about spending time outdoors with others who want to learn more about the landscapes that make Sonoma County special? The Conservation Council is an equity-based teen youth-development program that empowers participants to conduct conservation research on protected lands across the county. Teens work together and with educators, conservationists, and scientists to conduct research, learn about conservation efforts, visit preserves, and gain outdoor and leadership skills.
Council Members participate in weekly Tuesday evening workshops and biweekly expedition days which are held on Saturdays during the academic school year. During weekly workshops, Council Members conduct research and discuss topics including conservation, ecology, climate change, and environmental justice. Expedition day activities include wildlife monitoring, nature journaling, hiking, kayaking, animal tracking, and team building opportunities.
Hours of attendance through the program period are eligible as service hours.
Applications will open again in mid-August 2024.
Eligibility
- High school student, entering grades 9−12
- Current resident of Sonoma County
- Ability to attend all meetings and expedition days
- Team-oriented
- Enthusiastic about nature
Read about a recent Conservation Council Alumni’s experience during and after the program! (Scroll down to the third article titled “Teens put science to work”).
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Questions? Contact us at youthprograms@sonomalandtrust.org