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    Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

    PA Outdoor Corps

    Cultivating Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders.

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    Pennsylvania's state parks and forests belong to everyone — and so does the work of protecting them. Since 2016, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps has brought together more than 1,600 young Pennsylvanians to restore trails, rebuild infrastructure, and strengthen the public lands their communities depend on. For many, it's a first job. For others, it's the start of a career. For all of them, it's the beginning of something bigger than themselves.

    Modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, PA Outdoor Corps was founded on a simple idea: that young Pennsylvanians, given the right opportunity, can build meaningful careers while restoring the lands their communities depend on. The Corps is built for all Pennsylvanians — regardless of background, experience, or where they're starting from. 

    Partner & Land Manager Services

    The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps does more than improve state parks — they support public lands across the entire Commonwealth!

    If you own and operate public lands in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible to nominate projects for the next season through the Corps’ Public Partnerships Program. Contact us for more information: RA-NROUTDOORCORPS@pa.gov.