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Youth Events & Opportunities

Ongoing Leadership Opportunities 

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ASAP is an after school program for high schoolers interested in environmental conservation, climate change, and community advocacy. The program is 10 weeks long with weekly seminars, bi-weekly logistics meetings, and in-person gatherings! In addition to the educational seminars, students will be in charge of their own group projects! In the past, students have made policy advocacy websites, clean public transportation public service announcement campaigns, and even produced their own environmental art magazines.

 

Check out a short form post of the last cohort’s projects: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-JVP6uzSsC/?img_index=5 

 

To learn more and sign up, visit our website.
 

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Do you know a high school junior or senior who may be interested in real-world projects in the energy and sustainability industry? 


If so, encourage them to apply to our Energy Fellowship program! Through this program, students develop professional skills, learn from new career mentors, and support real-world projects that make a difference in local communities!

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Internship Details

 

  • Energy Fellows will complete four milestones with subtasks that equal 150 total service hours. The four milestones are determined by The Energy Coalition’s main area of focus in energy services. 

  • The fellowship lasts 10 weeks and is an unpaid, fully remote position. (Students must have access to a laptop or computer)

  • Although unpaid, Energy Fellows will receive a stipend and a software license for the fellowship.

  • Applications close on August 31st!


“I think I will be going back to ArcGIS many times. My career is going to be political based, and this tool is so helpful when it comes to analyzing data and using evidence in argument, as well as giving me a clearer picture of the state of the world in many areas.” - past Energy Fellow

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Upcoming Youth Events 

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Join Canopy’s virtual speaker series featuring a diverse group of professionals in the environmental sector.

 

This is a unique opportunity for high school students and young adults to hear from and ask questions of industry professionals about their careers as they begin to plan their own. A range of panelists will talk about their work in fields such as environmental justice advocacy, landscape architecture, materials recycling, research, and education. You will hear about their workdays, likes and dislikes of their field, and what steps they took to get to where they are today.

 

This series is designed for Bay Area high school students and young adults interested in environmental careers as they prepare for higher education and the workforce.

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Register Now: 

Panel discussions are held on Zoom each week starting October 16, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to join each week. Sign up at the Zoom link below to join the conversation!

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  • Wednesday, October 16: Careers in Environmental Policy and Higher Education

  • Wednesday, October 23: Careers in Community-Based Nonprofits

  • Wednesday, October 30: Careers in Environmental Storytelling and Conservation

  • Saturday, November 2: Careers in Urban Forestry

Volunteer Opportunities

​​We offer hands-on ways to learn about the natural world while making a positive impact. Volunteer with us to improve local ecosystems, or join a naturalist or community science event to explore nature in open spaces and urban places. We offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, everyone is welcome.

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With the launch of the new planting season, we have many opportunities for you to help steward and learn about your local urban forest. Please use our new volunteer sign-up form to register for specific volunteer events (see above) or express interest in general volunteer opportunities!

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Upcoming Fieldwork Dates:

 

Sat. 10/19 Great Oak Count Survey Event #4 

Join this historic native oak survey, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area!

 

Sat. 11/9 Los Robles Elementary School Community Planting

Join us at the community tree planting at Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy in East Palo Alto! 

 

Sat. 11/16: South Palo Alto Neighborhood Planting #1

Join Canopy at our first tree planting in South Palo Alto for the new planting season! This planting is part of the South Palo Alto Tree Initiative, a partnership between the City of Palo Alto and Canopy. 

 

Thurs. 12/19: Mountain View Tree Care Day #2

Join us at our second Mountain View Tree Care Day to learn basic tree care, such as watering, mulching, and pruning!

​​The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) was founded in 1925, and with over 1,000 members, is one of the largest National Audubon Society chapters in California. Our programs and conservation activities are supported by our generous members and donors.

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The Event Calendar shows all Field Trips, Classes and Special Events hosted by SCVAS, including our Speaker Series, Bay Area Bird Photographers (BABP) and the Eve Case Bird Discussion Group.

Our vision is that Coyote Creek is a resilient ecosystem for all living things to enjoy.

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Our mission is is to Engage, Educate and Encourage – Bringing communities together to take action for, learn about and play along a healthy Coyote Creek.

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Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful works with community groups, public agencies, and students to restore Coyote Creek through cleanups, plantings, recreational and cultural activities, and educational partnerships.

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The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority conserves the natural environment, supports agriculture, and connects people to nature, by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations.

The Authority envisions the Santa Clara Valley and its surrounding hillsides as a beautiful place where a vibrant network of interconnected open spaces, trails, wildlife habitats, and thriving agricultural lands enrich the region’s cities and make it an exceptional and healthy place to live, work, learn, and play.

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Check out the volunteer portal here, as well as explore volunteer opportunities available.

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