Join Southeast Conservation Corps!
Exciting, challenging, rewarding – there is no one word to describe participating in Southeast Conservation Corps. You’ll learn, but it will take sweat. You’ll complete great service projects, but it won’t always be easy. You’ll meet some great people, but you won’t always see eye-to-eye. It’s about learning, working hard for the environment and communities, and giving something back. We’re glad you’re interested in joining us!
Meet Crew #943!
Curious about joining Southeast Conservation Corps?
Watch this video highlighting our Adult Conservation Crew working on the Natchez Trace National Scenic Parkway to see what it's all about!
Our Members Move Us Forward
“Growing up, I had always loved nature. My family went camping every summer, drove through the nearby national park every weekend, and had picnics for birthdays instead of a party. So I figured a lifelong passion would be a good place to try and find a career. I searched conservation jobs, and SECC was one of the first pages that popped up. My first season, I served on an in-town crew at the Chickamauga National Military Park installing turnpikes on a horse trail, and I loved it so much that I signed up for another season as soon as I could. This time, I went from commuting to starting a hitch schedule, nine days on camping and five days off at home. My crew camped in national forests all over the Southeast as we marked the boundary line between private and public land. Two seasons down and I couldn’t seem to get enough. My third consecutive season as a member was in the summer where we worked mostly on the Bartram Trail, named after a conservationist that explored and documented the flora and fauna of the southern colonies. By this point, I knew I wanted to work to in this field for the rest of my life, so moving up and gaining more experience was my next goal. My fourth season, I became an Assistant Crew Leader and helped teach a crew of new members about trail work, crosscutting, and backpacking for the first time. And finally, I came back as the Crew Leader for my fifth consecutive season and headed the boundary marking crew that I had been a member on the year before. This past year and three months at SECC has truly changed my life. I embraced a new line of work and rekindled a childhood passion. I learned so many new skills and made a lot of connections with amazing people. I discovered that I’m capable of more than I thought, became stronger in body and mind, and realized I still have a lot to learn. I don’t exactly know what’s next for me, but I do know that I will continue to help preserve something that is so dear to my heart. And thanks to SECC, I know I’m ready for whatever that may be.”
-Hope Morris, SECC Member & Leader, 2023-Present
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Who We Serve
Conservation Legacy emphasizes the recruitment and engagement of teams and individuals who learn from each other and their projects in a supportive environment. Conservation Legacy also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. Conservation Legacy intentionally searches for funding sources and program options to support the goal of offering experiences to a wide range of participants.
Conservation Legacy is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of Conservation Legacy to maintain an environment free of harassment and discrimination against any person. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the achievement of Conservation Legacy’s mission, and will not be tolerated.
