Corpsmembers Go Far, Journeying Through Patagonia

by Chris Van Horne | Mar 10, 2025 | Global Corps, News

Making Moves Two Corpsmembers on the Global Corps Patagonia crew use their hand tools to move a rock as part of a trail project. Joining the CCC opens up a world of opportunity, just ask our Global Corps crew! After a competitive application process, eight...

CCC Receiving National Award for Backcountry Trails Program

by Beth Hotchkiss | Dec 18, 2024 | Backcountry Trails, News

The California Conservation Corps will receive a 2025 Project of the Year Award from The Corps Network in recognition of its Backcountry Trails Program. The Corps Network, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, presents this prestigious award on...

Taking a Deep Dive into Water Resources Careers

by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 6, 2024 | Internships, News

Taking a Deep Dive into Water Resources Careers Chico Corpsmember Caitlin Patterson pulls a measuring device across Burney Creek to record data as part of her internship with Department of Water Resources. Finding a career you can be passionate about and enjoy, is not...

Backcountry Corpsmembers Packed, Ready to Work

by Beth Hotchkiss | May 24, 2024 | Backcountry Trails, News

If you think packing for a weeklong trip is tough, wait until you try to pack for five months living off-the-grid. Our CCC Backcountry Trails Program Corpsmembers have to pick and choose what essentials and extras to take them deep into the backcountry. After all,...

Corpsmembers Journey to Patagonia

by mark | May 21, 2024 | All, Global Corps, News

The California Conservation Corps is no stranger to rugged terrain and steep slopes, since 1976 Corpsmembers have weathered the elements and created hundreds of miles of trails across California. Recently, however, one CCC crew ventured beyond the Sierras to engage in...