The WCC is pleased to announce the AmeriCorps Field Leaders and Crew Leaders for the 2025 season! The leaders began work in January by participating in a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course and starting our Leadership in Natural Resource Conservation class that runs all Spring. Alongside the course, the leaders will prepare for the summer … Continue reading WCC is proud to welcome our Leaders for the 2025 field season!
6th and Final Hitch! Aug 5 – Aug 15
Crew 1, North Tin Cup Creek Project Type: North Tin Cup Creek Artificial Beaver Dams (ABDs) Project Sponsor: Trout Unlimited Salt River For their final hitch Crew 1 got to work as human beavers and build dams and post assisted log structures in the North Tin Cup Creek. While splashing through the work, they also … Continue reading 6th and Final Hitch! Aug 5 – Aug 15
Hitch 5, July 22 – July 31
Crew 1, Platte River Wilderness Area Project Type: Disaster recovery post Mullen Fire Project Sponsor: National Forest Foundation For their fifth hitch Crew 1 worked in the Platte River and Savage Run Wilderness Areas cutting out deadfall and improving trail tread where it was needed. Not only did the crew get to witness some incredible … Continue reading Hitch 5, July 22 – July 31
Check out what our Crews were up to for their 4th Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Hitch 4, July 8 - July 17 Crew 1, American Trails Bridger Teton Project Type: Teton Trails Restoration Project Sponsor: American Trails For their fourth hitch Crew 1 cleaned trail, built and maintained bridges, and worked on some retaining walls necessary for trail stability. This crew was short one of their members for much of … Continue reading Check out what our Crews were up to for their 4th Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Check out what our Crews were up to for their 3rd Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Hitch 3, June 24 - July 3 Crew 1 and Crew 4, Platte River Wilderness Project Type: Disaster Recovery Project Sponsor: National Forest Foundation Crew 1 and Crew 4 combined forces for their third hitch of the season and cleared trail that was hit by the Mullen Fire. These crews camped in the backcountry and … Continue reading Check out what our Crews were up to for their 3rd Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Check out what our Crews were out doing for their 2nd Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Hitch 2, June 10 - June 19 Crew 1, Grand Teton National Park Project Type: Vegetation Management Project Sponsor: Grand Teton National Park and the Corps Network For their second hitch of the season Crew 1 sprayed for invasive species including Spotted Knapweed Hounds Tongue, Thistle, Mullen, Sweet Clover, Silver Cinquefoil, and Salsify. They sprayed … Continue reading Check out what our Crews were out doing for their 2nd Hitch of the 2024 Season!
Hitch 1, May 27-June 5
Veterans Trail Crew - Invasive Cutting - City of Buffalo Project type: Cutting of invasive Russian Olive Trees Sponsored by: City of Buffalo, Wy For the VTC's first hitch of the season they girdled or low stumped invasive Russian Olive trees along the City of Buffalo's Green Way Trail and sewage pond. The crew also … Continue reading Hitch 1, May 27-June 5
AmeriCorps Experience #8
by: Tyler Paul; crew leader 2017 The Wyoming Conservation Corps is a program that has enlightened me on the potential of conserving the environment in my state and in my community. It has helped me realize all the opportunities to be involved in various community service activities as well as provided optimal learning opportunities in … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #8
AmeriCorps Experience #7
by: Tyler Carroll; crewmember 2016, crew leader 2017 During my time working with the Wyoming Conservation Corps, last summer and this winter/spring, I’ve been able to better understand my life ambitions while learning new ways to effectively work and lead in the outdoors. Having the opportunity to travel the state and work on various conservation … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #7
AmeriCorps Experience #5
by: Madeline Onstott; Crewmember 2016, Crew Leader 2017 Working for the Wyoming Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program, has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I served as a crewmember last summer and enjoyed it so much I wanted to be a crew leader for this season. Although I do not recall … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #5
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