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August, 2020 Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize Sam Fitch who is serving as the Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) Urban Community Farm (UCF) Farm Manager in Logan, UT. Sam graduated from Utah State University (USU) in …
April, 2019 They came from all over the nation to serve in Zion National Park almost a century ago. Their futures were unclear, with a crippled economy and a lack of jobs, but Roosevelt’s New Deal gave them hope. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was formed to give young men ages 18-25 employment, and to tackle environmental and structural projects …
April, 2019 Find a way to serve on & around Earth Day! Remember, community engagement isn’t only direct service! Advocacy, activism, philanthropy, policy, and social entrepreneurship are great ways to get involved too! Here are a few ideas of how to get involved from the Earth Day Network: Community Earth Day Events: U Recycle Day, University of Utah Sustainability OfficeThursday, …