Canadian Conservation Corps

If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, create a network and connect with nature, CCC is the program for you! CCC is a program for youth between the ages of 18 to 30, meant to inspire participants to develop their passion for conservation, awareness of their natural environment, and a deeper appreciation for service to their community. Become a conservation trailblazer in your community while still maintaining your other life commitments, having fun and making connections. The program is open to all regardless of physical, economic, or other barriers; this program encourages youth of all ability levels and outdoor experience to join. The CCC has something for everyone!

In communites across Canada youth form gourps with like mined peers and together meet regulaurly to plan and participate in outdoor activites and conservation service projects. 

Summary:

• Youth ages 18-30 
• Small groups of 10-20 members  
• Peer led and supported by an adult mentor 
• Focus is on learning through conservation action/service projects, outdoor adventure/nature connectedness.  
• Recognition will be given for service hours achieved. 
• Meet at least once a month year-round (more if desired)   
• Members help to research and identify local conservation issues that they would like to learn more about and do action projects to address. 
• Activities ar Peer led - Members help plan and execute these undertakings, Work with local organizations/partners as needed.   
• CCC participants responsible for own transportation to CCC activities.

You can attend events based purely on your own schedule. Miss an event? No problem! We’ll see you at the next one. CCC includes a wide variety of activities and projects :

Tirian Eynon, Non-formal Education Manager tiriane@cwf-fcf.org