Join the Conservation Corps!

"During the summer of 2021, I joined the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Next  Generation of Hudson River Educators Internship where I learned about the diverse wildlife within the Hudson River through hands-on field research that further strengthened my passion for the environment. During the internship, I was mentored by two Rockland Conservation and Service Corp (RCSC) members, whose hard work inspired me to join RCSC in the summer of 2023. I was assigned to Lamont-Doherty, mentoring a group of high school students, and teaching for the program that once shaped my love for Environmental Science was a rewarding full circle, “aha” moment. The diverse experiences that RCSC provided around Rockland County from our initial training, doing activities such as trail building, checking water and soil quality, and identifying fish species in the Hudson River to our Friday Service Projects helped me gain a deeper connection with my community, and exposed me to the different job opportunities available in the environmental field. Working alongside a group of passionate people with similar environmental interests made working in the outdoors truly a fun experience. With the many connections I made throughout the summer, I have a team of people that will help support and guide me in finding careers in the environmental field. Anyone who is interested in spending their summer with a great group of people doing work that’s fulfilling and beneficial towards their community should definitely spend it with the Rockland Conservation and Service Corp!"

- Arianna Smith 2023 Member

"From a young age, I had a passion for the environment. In fact, my younger self would be so proud to know that I am majoring in environmental science. Although I enjoy my college classes, they never gave me a strong vision of my career in the field. From a summer with the Corps, I learned about the various career paths within the environmental field. Whether it was consulting, research, conservation, or food sustainability, I was able to meet and chat with numerous people who worked in the field. Personally, I loved the environmental work I did at my site, as well as our Friday community service projects. I felt fulfilled giving back to the community that gave me opportunities for my career. Besides networking, the Corps gave me something irreplaceable: support. I will never forget how much this impacted me starting my career. From all my experiences with the Corps, I have gained direction within my field, and I have met amazing people along the way."

- Sophia Martinez 2022 Member