Green Options » student conservation http://greenoptions.com/tag/student-conservation Posts tagged 'student conservation' Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:45:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en From Inspiration to Action: 18+ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/02/28/from-inspiration-to-action-18/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/02/28/from-inspiration-to-action-18/#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:45:22 +0000 Lee Welles http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/02/28/from-inspiration-to-action-18/ sca1.jpgA month ago I wrote about a great organization, Roots & Shoots, started by the eminent Jane Goodall. Dr. Goodall understands the need to give children an outlet - to turn their concerns for animals, the environment and other people (social issues) into action that can positively affect our world. So where can our ‘older-youngsters’ turn their inspiration into action?

For 50 years, the Student Conservation Association has given high school and college students the opportunity to participate in conservation efforts from A-Z, “archeology to zoology!” Through 3-12 month Internships and Community Programs surrounding major metropolitan areas, SCA gives individuals 18-years of age and older the opportunity to help preserve America’s natural and cultural heritage.

When I was in high school, my guidance counselor (and I use that term loosely) suggested that I move to Sarasota, FL and join the circus. He couldn’t fathom that a gal might be interested in animals, but not want to be a Veterinarian! 

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