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Rock Creek Conservancy
Volunteer
All-ages family and youth volunteers can join public cleanup and restoration events in Rock Creek Park and nearby Maryland parks throughout the year.
What it is
All-ages family and youth volunteers can join public cleanup and restoration events in Rock Creek Park and nearby Maryland parks throughout the year.
Best fit
Families and youth
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Events throughout the year
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Student Leadership Program
Year-round environmental education and advocacy program for high school students (9th-12th grade) in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Students learn about watershed issues, engage with environmental professionals, and develop evidence-based solutions through service-learning and advocacy activities.
What it is
Year-round environmental education and advocacy program for high school students (9th-12th grade) in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Students learn about watershed issues, engage with environmental professionals, and develop evidence-based solutions through service-learning and advocacy activities.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Registration begins each year in early January for Summer Expeditions
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
Peterson Young Naturalist Program
A nature education program by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy that informs and motivates young people to protect habitat and native species. The program facilitates nature education workshops for school students and presents annual awards to students with exceptional nature journals.
What it is
A nature education program by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy that informs and motivates young people to protect habitat and native species. The program facilitates nature education workshops for school students and presents annual awards to students with exceptional nature journals.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Annually in spring for award program submissions
DC Department of Energy & Environment
Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences - MWEEs
MWEEs are multi-day programs that teach students about their local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay through classroom lessons, field experiences, action projects, and reflection activities. They connect standards-based classroom learning with outdoor learning experiences to create a deeper understanding of the environment.
What it is
MWEEs are multi-day programs that teach students about their local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay through classroom lessons, field experiences, action projects, and reflection activities. They connect standards-based classroom learning with outdoor learning experiences to create a deeper understanding of the environment.
Best fit
District students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Casey Trees
DC Canopy & Carbon Justice Leadership Training Program
Join Morgan State University and DC’s Department of Energy and Environment for a free youth training that combines environmental science, technology, and community action to create cooler, healthier, and more sustainable neighborhoods. Eligible participants who successfully complete the training will receive a youth stipend.
What it is
Join Morgan State University and DC’s Department of Energy and Environment for a free youth training that combines environmental science, technology, and community action to create cooler, healthier, and more sustainable neighborhoods. Eligible participants who successfully complete the training will receive a youth stipend.
Best fit
youth
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify