Louisiana Conservation Corps a program of American YouthWorks

06/25/2026

✨Restoring habitats one pond at a time!✨

Our summer Gulf Corps team helping The Nature Conservancy restore a portion of their property known as a Flatwoods Pond, a type of habitat that is often found embedded within longleaf pine savannahs. 🌿

Flatwoods Pond habitats are typically flooded throughout most of the year and host a variety of different grass and wildflower species. The team has been working to remove specific species of trees, like the invasive Chinese tallow, to open up the pond. 🌾🌼

⚡Interesting fact! Historically this process would be done when lightning strikes causing fire to spread throughout the area, ensuring the pond stayed open and free of tree cover!

06/17/2026

06/10/2026

It’s been a while but we’re back!!🌿🌞
LaCC’s Gulf Corps Summer Krewe has been kicking off the summer crushing their Wilderness First Aid and chainsaw trainings with LaCC staff, all while having a blast with crew bonding activities! 🌲💪
We can’t wait to see what summer has in store for this amazing Krewe!💚

05/06/2026

🌿 Paddling with purpose on Bayou Sauvage!

This past Saturday, May 2nd, LaCC teamed up with for a free community kayaking event in the beautiful Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. We volunteered as paddle instructors, helping new kayakers and canoeists learn water safety and joined Refuge Ranger Giselle Aguilar in sharing the rich history of this unique New Orleans public land. From leading a short bayou tour to event setup and cleanup, our team was proud to help steward these local waters.

Huge thanks to USFWS for bringing people together to connect with nature – right in our urban backyard. 🌊🛶

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04/20/2026

🌻 Ready to make an impact on the environment? Join the Louisiana Conservation Corps Summer GulfCorps crew! 💫 Build leadership skills, engage with communities, and explore environmental career pathways through AmeriCorps service. All backgrounds welcome—let’s inspire change! 🌍💪

Benefits include:
⚒️ Crew Member Monthly Living Allowance: $2,400/month
⚒️ Crew Leader Monthly Living Allowance: $2,720/month
⚒️ Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs
⚒️ $50 Member Support Services Offering
⚒️ Gear and Boot Assistance
⚒️ Technical and Fundamental Skills Training, Professional Development, Power Tools Trainings,  Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility for qualified Crew Types and more!

📅 May 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | 450Hr Crew
📍 Baton Rouge, LA
🌊 GulfCorps

📝 Apply now at the link in our bio or on our website at ayw.org/join 🔗

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04/19/2026

Howdy howdy! Mark your calendars 📅 💫
On May 2, LaCC will be partnering with USFWS to give a tour of/in the waters adjacent to Bayou Savauge!
This will be a free, family friendly event focused on getting people out recreating, as well as to help educate the public on Bayou Savauge. 💜💫
Join us!