Student Conservation Association

05/29/2026

Did you know that spending even 10 to 20 minutes outside can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and lower stress? Research from Cornell University confirms what many of us have felt after spending time outside.

May is Mental Health Month, and we want to know how you’re recharging. Whether you love walking the dog, gardening, sitting by the water, or catching a sunset, we want to hear what your favorite way is to connect with nature. Or better yet, share a photo in the comments of your go-to spot for a mental reset.

Bonus points if it's a park or other public lands where our SCA crews have been working!

📸: Robert Johnson

05/29/2026

Incredible things happen when we work together! We had a fantastic day of service recently at Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana, planting 10 Jack pine trees to support local wildlife, beautify the local green space and give back to the community.

Huge thank you to our partners at the City of Gary, the Arbor Day Foundation and United States Steel for making this possible. The SCA's Northwest Indiana Urban Green crew is proud to be on the ground doing the work to restore native ecosystems and grow our urban forests.

Want to learn more about our local conservation efforts? Check out the SCA’s Northwest Indiana Urban Green programs: https://thesca.org/program/urban-green/northwest-indiana

05/21/2026

In Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood, our historic preservation crew is restoring the iconic structures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, from his birth home to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

In honor of National Preservation Month, we want to recognize the small and mighty SCA team working alongside National Park rangers to keep Dr. King's dream alive while protecting this legacy for future generations.

Learn more:

A new generation is honoring and preserving the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in partnership with the National Park Foundation.

05/20/2026

Forest bathing – the practice of slowing down and immersing your senses in the forest – isn’t just poetic. It’s backed by science. Studies show it can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost mood.

But these benefits depend on healthy, accessible forests.

That’s why SCA crews work nationwide to restore trails, plant trees and care for the public lands that care for us.

Learn more and join us in protecting the places that help us heal:

Forest bathing: Learn how spending time in nature lowers stress and why protecting public lands matters for our health.

05/19/2026

Young people in Houston are helping their communities breathe easier — and SCA supporters are making it possible. 🌳

Through the Houston Urban Green program, teens are distributing native plants, restoring habitat and learning the skills that will shape tomorrow’s conservation workforce. Their work is improving air quality, expanding tree canopy and strengthening neighborhoods from the ground up.

Read how young leaders are planting roots for a healthier future:

See how the SCA Houston Urban Green program is partnering with local youth to fight to transform urban neighborhoods.

05/14/2026

More than 100,000 young leaders and counting!

Since 1957, we've been helping teens and young adults turn their love for the outdoors into a lifetime of service.

From legendary national parks and forests to urban green spaces, our crews are out there making a real difference in the places we all love.

Know a young leader who's ready to join the crew? Explore our programs: https://bit.ly/4dIDHe8.

Discover the SCA's environmental programs, gain hands-on experience, protect public lands, wildlife and build your career in conservation.

05/04/2026

May The Forest Be With You!🌳Be a force for good and stand for conservation. Grab some merch before it's gone. Link in bio.

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we invite you to Do One Thing for the planet. From turning off the lights when you leave the room to helping pollinators thrive, doing one small thing can make a big difference in the world around us. What's the one thing you'll do? 🌎

Discover more ideas: https://bit.ly/4lCBZgv

04/03/2026

🥳Happy 93rd Birthday to our beloved founder, Liz Putnam! 🥳

What started with her college thesis turned into a national movement. Since 1957, the SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to restore and protect our public lands and nurture our urban green spaces.

Liz continues to champion the SCA and is a source of inspiration to all who carry the work forward.

Join us in saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this conservation icon! 🎉

01/23/2026

The Student Conservation Association is grateful for our partnership with Comic Relief! Together, we have provided thousands of children with essential environmental education to empower them and their families and built resiliency against the future threat of wildfires. Isis, a 2025 high school program participant, reflected on the importance of our work, noting "we need food but we also need a planet to grow the food on." Thank you for your support!

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