In partnership with the Forestry Fire Recruitment Program (@ffrp_ca), 16 Los Angeles Conservation corpsmembers (@LACorps) completed an eight-week Wildland Firefighter training to gain hands-on training in wildfire mitigation, forestry, conservation, and emergency response.

Meet Kayonce Peoples from the Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps (@FresnoEOC)! 🌟 Kayonce Peoples has been with the recycling program since 2024, has graduated from an EMT program, and now aspires to become a paramedic or firefighter. #LocalCorps #YouthDevelopment

For Christopher Vargas, joining the Orange County Conservation Corps (@HireYouth) was "the best decision [he's] ever made." For California, Christopher represents what's possible when we invest in our youth! #LocalCorps #YoungWorkforce #InvestInYouth

Fresno County Conservation Corps' (@FresnoEOC) landscaping crew and manager out in the Thorburn River Access Park creating wildfire defensible space and improving the recreation access! Excited to continue serving our communities in Assembly District 8 & Senate District 12!

"The Corps showed me grace in the mistakes I made along the way — it's empowered me to show that same grace to fellow corpsmembers." —Anthony Ngo, Corpsmember Councilmember, @mysjcccs

The Trail Safety Team from @mysjcccs patrols San José's urban trails in pairs on e-bikes; clearing hazards, managing vegetation, and keeping trails safe for commuters and residents. Conservation work and public safety work, together. 🚲 youtu.be/SowTZLU8kwA

Corpsmembers from Urban Corps of San Diego County's Construction/Green Build team recently replaced the fencing at the San Diego River Mouth — protecting one of the city's most biodiverse coastal habitats from Ocean Beach's Dog Beach next door. 🐦🌿 Working in partnership with San Diego Bird Alliance, San Diego River Foundation, and the City of San Diego, Corpsmembers dug and placed 300 fence poles two feet into the sand, each reinforced with rebar, then strung rope and four rows of twisted wire with wooden slats to complete the fence. Why does it matter? The San Diego River Mouth is home to rare coastal dune and tidal wetland habitat — and over 275 species of birds. "The fences we partnered with Urban Corps help us share, protect and enjoy the habitat and other species that use this area." — Andrew Meyer, Director of Conservation, San Diego Bird Alliance #ProjectSpotlight #UrbanCorpsSanDiego #LocalCorps #SanDiegoRiver #CoastalHabitat #Conservation #ConservationCorps #SanDiego

Urban Corps of San Diego County is doing great work as the administrator of the Back 2 Work Program! Through an innovative partnership between the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Urban Corps Corpsmembers work alongside Caltrans crews on litter and debris removal, weed and vegetation control, and highway beautification projects across the county. The Back 2 Work Program helps participants close employment gaps, overcome barriers, and transition back into the workforce. It operates in 27 counties statewide, and Urban Corps of San Diego County is proud to lead it locally. This is exactly what local corps do best: connecting young people with meaningful work while delivering real environmental and community benefit. 💪💚 #ProjectSpotlight #UrbanCorpsSanDiego #LocalCorps #Back2Work #Caltrans #WorkforceDevelopment #ConservationCorps #SanDiego

Meet Malaki E. Hayes; his story will stop you in your tracks. 🙌 Malaki faced serious setbacks early in life, including time in prison. When he was released, he came to San Diego, determined to finish school and build something new. His sister suggested Urban Corps of San Diego County. He hesitated, then signed up anyway. In August 2024, Malaki became a Corpsmember. He joined our Community Improvement Services team, earned his driver's license, and got to work. In June 2025, he walked across the stage and earned his high school diploma. 🎓 "Getting my diploma meant a lot to me. I always thought I was a failure. This accomplishment was the start of opening a new door for me." Today, Malaki works in construction during the day and attends Summit College's plumbing program at night. He's on track to finish in spring 2026. 💪 "Urban Corps took care of me. It felt like family and a place you can call home." That's what this is all about. 💚🌿 #CorpsmemberSpotlight #UrbanCorpsSanDiego #SecondChances #YoungLeaders #ConservationCorps #WorkforceDevelopment #SanDiego

Meet Nicole Flores, Urban Corps of San Diego County's Corpsmember of the Year! 🌟 Nicole joined Urban Corps in 2023 after a friend told her it was a place where she could go back to school and earn money while learning a real skill. She quickly became an essential part of our Green Build Construction team — building trails, installing solar panels, and transforming spaces across San Diego. "I wish we had 100 Nicoles on our Green Build team. She listens well, is willing to do any task, and takes great pride in her work." — Construction Manager Kyle Freeland Nicole graduates in 2026 with plans to pursue a career in electrical engineering or contracting. We couldn't be prouder. 💚🌿 #CorpsmemberOfTheYear #UrbanCorpsSanDiego #GreenBuild #YoungLeaders #ConservationCorps #WorkforceDevelopment #SanDiego

Corpsmembers from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach are restoring habitat at Willow Springs Park in Long Beach 🌿, planting 180 native plants, removing invasives, and improving trails to reduce erosion. Funded through Prop 68 via the California Conservation Corps grant. This is California's local corps model in action. 💪🌎

All 14 local corps have arrived in Sacramento for our annual Government Education Day! 🌿🏛️ Come meet our Corpsmembers on the West Steps of the State Capitol TODAY, 10am–3pm. We'd love to see you there! #CALCC #GovEdDay #CaliforniaConservationCorps #Sacramento

CALCC is proud to honor Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes with the 2026 Senate Champion Award 🏆 Thank you for consistently championing investments that improve climate resilience and deliver environmental and economic benefits to communities across California. 🌿💪 @SenEloiseReyes

CALCC is proud to honor @cal_ipc and Executive Director Doug Johnson with the 2026 Stewardship in Action Award 🏆🌿 Exceptional leadership in invasive species management and impactful collaboration with local corps programs to protect and restore California’s natural landscapes. Thank you. 🌱💪

CALCC is proud to honor the Hearst Foundation with the 2026 Angel Investor Award 🏆✨ Thank you for supporting service learning opportunities and life-changing experiences for young adults building brighter futures through the local corps movement. 🌱💛

CALCC is proud to honor Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel with the 2026 Assembly Champion Award 🏆 Thank you for your legislative leadership expanding opportunities for Corpsmembers and advancing workforce development and environmental stewardship across California. 🌿💪 @AsmJesseGabriel

CALCC is proud to honor Senator @BenAllenCA with the 2026 Senate Champion Award 🏆 Thank you for years of support and your leadership in authoring Prop 4 — a landmark investment benefitting the conservation corps and communities across California. 🌿💪

CALCC is proud to honor the @CA_Coastal Conservancy and Executive Officer Amy Hutzel with the 2026 Agency Champion Award 🏆🌊 Outstanding leadership expanding opportunities for Corpsmembers while advancing coastal conservation and climate resilience across California. Thank you. 💙🌿 @ca_coastal

CALCC is proud to honor Senator Angelique Ashby with the 2026 Community Improvement Leader Award 🏆 Thank you for your unwavering support for the local conservation corps and the young people and communities at the heart of this movement. 🌿💛 @SenatorAshby

CALCC is proud to honor @caborecycles and Director of Advocacy Nick Lapis with the 2026 Environmental Advocacy Partner of Impact Award 🏆♻️ Thank you for years of partnership and advocacy in support of the local conservation corps. We are deeply grateful. 🌿💛