News from the EarthWays Center

Fletcher, Community Programs Supervisor, and Olivia Dove, the Conservation Education Instructor, laid the task of coordinating and leading FOUR COHORTS of the Outdoor Youth Corps (OYC) program and TWO COHORTS of Outdoor Leadership Corps (OLC). Check out the unique experiences and moments that truly left our colleagues in absolute awe.

The Outdoor Leadership Corps (OLC) program is a paid green education and workforce development initiative in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway (GRG). The crew includes four Restoration Assistants and one Assistant Crew Leader. Under the guidance of the Conservation Education Instructor, this crew works to maintain, restore, and beautify the landscapes along greenways throughout the greater St. Louis area. We have a great crew this season and wanted to share more about them with all of you!

We are so incredibly thankful for the talented interns that we cross paths with! Take a moment to read more about our Outdoor Youth Corps intern, Nora Jennings and our Sustainability Education intern, Joseph Caya!

Spring break usually brings thoughts of relaxation, sleeping in, and spending the break doing everything or absolutely nothing at all. However, 10 youth and young adults dedicated their spring break to make an environmental impact!

Take a moment to learn about our Fall 2023 Sustainability Education intern and what they bring to the table this season!

Meet our new Restoration Assistants making a huge impact as members of the Outdoor Leadership Corps!

The Outdoor Leadership Corps aims to set its participants up for success in future careers! Join us in welcoming Fletcher and Olivia Dove who are shaping these program participants into skillful members of the environmental workforce!