Southeast Conservation Corps

Southeast Conservation Corps Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) is based out of Chattanooga, TN. Visit our webpage at http://www.southeastconservationcorps.org/

“My hope for the environment, for all things living, and all things good, just nature in general, [is] that we should pa...
08/27/2026

“My hope for the environment, for all things living, and all things good, just nature in general, [is] that we should pay more attention to how we’re treating our mountains, how we’re treating our world, how we’re just treating everything.’” -Dolly Parton.
 
Appalachia is more than a place. It’s people, communities, mountains, stories, and a deep connection to the land. Dolly Parton has spent her life giving back to the region that raised her, investing in Appalachian communities and creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and dream bigger. That legacy resonates with us. Today, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton and a lifelong commitment to Appalachia, education, opportunity, conservation, and the next generation. We are proud to call Tennessee our home.💛

08/26/2026

Today we are celebrating Watch Wildlife Wednesday for ! Our crews get to encounter wildlife often when out in the field (thanks to our crews for all the great photos!) For the smaller critters, they might need to safely move them from the trail to work in that area, but for big critters, they practice Smart Wildlife Watching per National Park Service guidelines – and you should too!

Drop an emoji of your favorite wildlife to watch for when out in the parks! 🦌🦎🐝

Conservation Legacy National Park Service

08/19/2026

We want to see your fav pics! 📷

p.s. Did you know llamas are used to carry supplies up to LeConte Lodge on Mt. LeConte three times a week? Our Great Smoky Mountain crew got to see them in action this summer 🦙

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Conservation Legacy

08/13/2026

Petition to change social trails to anti-social trails!

Did you know that unofficial visitor-formed pathways that veer off from the designated trails, also known as social trails, can be harmful to the local habitats? While social trails might seem like a convenient shortcut, the unmaintained pathways can be detrimental to tree roots, small plants, animal habitats, and even you (think loose gravel, animal burrows, or exposed root systems) 🙅

Our crews work with partners to build and maintain trails that avoid sensitive areas and minimize erosion caused by water and foot traffic. As part of trail maintenance, our crews revegetate social trails! The unofficial pathways are closed with logs, rocks, or other native materials to deter continued use. Enjoy the journey and the destination! 🌿

Do you want to restore native habitats while enjoying the sound of waves crashing or serve alongside Forest Service tech...
08/10/2026

Do you want to restore native habitats while enjoying the sound of waves crashing or serve alongside Forest Service technicians teaching you skills from engineering to archaeology?

In partnership with the Canaveral National Seashore in Florida and the Long Cane Ranger District in South Carolina, we are recruiting for three exciting positions! Join Southeast Conservation Corps in creating a lasting impact for the environment and local communities.

Learn more about each position here
👉 https://ow.ly/fOmQ50ZxcX0

Canaveral National Seashore, U.S. Forest Service, Conservation Legacy

08/07/2026

Chattanooga's green spaces are growing!

This summer, YCC Crew 957 completed 471ft of new trail construction at the future home of Provence Street Park. Along with new trail construction, Crew 957 dedicated over 600 hours of service to building five drains and a grade dip, helping divert water off the trail.

What is not represented in these statistics:

💧 Gallons of water drank

🌞 Amount of sunblock used

🙅 Cans of bug spray gone through

The crew showed up every day, optimistic and ready to work. Thank you, Crew 957!

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, City of Chattanooga - Government, Outdoor Chattanooga

08/05/2026

This looks like a job for our Logistics Coordinator! 🦸‍♂️

When rigging up for a hitch, there are a lot of tools the crews pack... and sometimes a few tools they forget to pack. SECC Logistics Coordinator, Aidan, is to the rescue.

08/03/2026

Crew 958 wrapped up their season in Great Smoky Mountain National Park with:

🍃 Over 2,000 feet of cleared brush along the various trail corridors

🥾6,217 feet of maintained trail paths

💪1.2 miles of newly constructed trails

The season was rainy on Mount Le Conte, but Crew 958 managed to maintain, clear, and widen 264 drains, helping keep the water from eroding the trails.

Crew 959 is approaching the end of their season in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. With two hitches left to go, they’re working on a variety of projects. So far, the crew has accomplished:

🍃15,840 feet of cleared brush along trail corridors

🪵 17 downed trees removed

🪏 2.2 acres of kudzu cleared

The crew has also played an important role in protecting eastern hemlocks by treating 449 trees for the invasive woolly adelgid insect and retagging and updating 269 additional hemlocks for future treatment.

A huge thank you to Crew 958 and Crew 959!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

07/30/2026

They must have closed up shop for the day 🤷

This could be what your fall looks like! 🍂 SECC is still recruiting for our fall crews, and this is your chance to spend...
07/13/2026

This could be what your fall looks like! 🍂

SECC is still recruiting for our fall crews, and this is your chance to spend your days outside, build skills, challenge yourself, and make a lasting impact on public lands.

Apply today and make this a fall you'll never forget! 👉 https://ow.ly/8iQj50Zn1AO

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