For over 25 years, Conservation Legacy has been engaging individuals to complete important conservation projects throughout the nation, envisioning a legacy of healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Conservation Legacy provides support for local conservation service programs under the leadership of a national organization, delivering high quality programming in communities across the country to produce enduring impact through local action.
Engagement Opportunities
Engaged learning provides you with the opportunity to apply your learning outside the classroom in a way that has a meaningful impact on both you and the communities with which you connect. Through real-life collaboration, exploration and discovery, engaged learning takes you to the next level of understanding.
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As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will have the opportunity to hone their skills by collaborating on a wide array of tasks pertaining to government archaeology, such as, data collection and recovery, data management, lab analysis, report writing and document preparation for archaeological sites, compliance, and historic properties. The goal of the internship is primarily to provide you experience in a fast-paced environment; however, you may also have the opportunity to develop and carry out small-scale research projects depending on task load and interest.
Langan is seeking an Environmental Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Phoenix, AZ. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental, mining, and EHS related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.
Launch your career in natural resources or STEM with hands-on internships through CAPAL, the U.S. Forest Service, and USDA — apply now to gain experience and professional development!
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Get hands-on experience in native plant conservation with the Summer Internship at Pima Prickly Park and the Pima County Native Plant Nursery, offered by the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society. Interns will work alongside industry experts, learning about Sonoran Desert ecology, horticulture, and restoration while contributing to real-world projects. Open to current or incoming college students with an interest in plants and environmental stewardship.
Deadline: May 19, 2025
The Outreach and Event Coordination Intern will assist Community Gardens of Tucson with community engagement and event planning efforts. The role will involve both administrative and creative tasks aimed at strengthening CGT’s presence and partnerships in the community.