american youthworks' environmental corps
DESCRIPTION
Environmental Corps (E-Corps) is an exciting and energetic American YouthWorks program which allows youth, ages 17 to 25, to contribute to the restoration and preservation of parks and public lands in Texas.TRANSCRIPT
serv
ice
American YouthWorks’
Environmental CorpsAn AmeriCorps Program
serv
ice
E-Corps’ Beliefs
• E-corps believes in building better
communities and productive lives through
service.
• Our goal is to provide quality service while
educating our members on contemporary
environmental concerns.
• Each graduating member of E-corps will be
equipped with the knowledge, skills, work
ethic, and experience to enable them to
become stewards to their community and
valuable members of the American workforce.
211/4/2009
serv
ice
More Than Just a Job
• Service Learning: The integration of
meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enhance the
working and learning experience.
311/4/2009
serv
ice
Steps of Service Learning
• 1) Corps members have an educational
connection to the project they are working on.
e.g. opportunities to learn about environmental
ed., civic engagement, independent living,
career development, healthy living and
leadership.
• 2) Corps members are not just a source of labor,
they are encouraged to provide input and
evaluations.
• 3)Corps Members reflect on the service they
provide and the positive impacts of their work on
the environment and for the community.
411/4/2009
serv
ice
Experience
• E-Corps has provided quality conservation services for 15 years and
has graduated more than 1000 members from our program.
• At our disposal is a staff with years of conservation work experience
and are certified in herbicide application, arboriculture, and
Wilderness First Response.
511/4/2009
serv
ice
Experience
611/4/2009
Mr. John Hibbitts, Master Stone Mason
serv
ice
What We Can Do
Fo r e str yT r e e P la n t in g
Nu r se r y Wo r k
P r u n in g , Mu lc h in g &
F e r t i l iz a t io n
GP S I n v e n t o r y
Co n str u c t io n
T r a i l B u i ld in g
T r a i l De sign & La y o u t
St a i r s & R e t a in in g Wa l l s
B r id ge s & Ar m o r e d Cr o ss in gs
Ma in t e n a n c e & R e p a i r
Na t u r a l Su r fa c e , ADA, e t c .
B e n c h e s & K io sk s
Wa t e r w a y m a in t e n a n c e
Cr e a t e I n t e r p r e t iv e
B r o c h u r e s
La n d & R a n ge Ma n a ge m e n tB r u sh Ma n a ge m e n t & F u e l
B r e a k s
P r e sc r ib e d B u r n in g a n d
P r e p .
P a t r o l l in g P a r k la n d
H e r b ic id e Ap p l ic a t io n
Wa te r sh e d Ma n a ge m e n t
Er o sio n Co n t r o l & B a n k
R e st o r a t io n
Ch e c k Da m s & Sw a le s
Aq u ife r R e c h a r ge -F e a t u r e
R e st o r a t io n
We t P o n d Ma in t e n a n c e
Wa t e r Qu a l i t y Mo n i t o r in g
Cr e e k Cle a n -Up s
Co m m u n ity Edu c a t io n
Sc h o o l a n d Co m m u n i t y
Ga r d e n s
T r a i l B u i ld in g Wo r k sh o p s
Wa t e r sh e d Mo d e l
De m o n st r a t io n s
Vo lu n t e e r Ma n a ge m e n t
Ho r tic u l tu r e / B o ta n yI n v a siv e Sp e c ie s r e m o v a l
P la n t in gs a n d Ma in t e n a n c e
Se e d Co l le c t io n
Gr e e n h o u se Wo r k
F lo r a Su r v e y s a n d St u d ie s
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
Boardwalk Construction Trail construction, design and maintenance
811/4/2009
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
911/4/2009
Cedar Fencing Retaining walls
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
1011/4/2009
Masonry and Drainage Structures Erosion Control
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
1111/4/2009
Waterway Maintenance Chainsaw
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
1211/4/2009
Tree Planting, Community improvement Grip-Hoist Work
and Gardening
serv
ice
Examples of Our Work
1311/4/2009
Volunteer Coordination and
Granite Trail Construction
serv
ice
Structure of Our CrewsCrew Members
6-8 Members per crew
Crew LeadersTwo Trained Member Leaders per crew
Professional StaffOversees each crew and provides technical and leadership assistance when needed on site
Managing Staff
Administration
1411/4/2009
serv
ice
Our Crews
– Graduate – Local crews, which are also capable of
traveling and serving on residential “Spikes.” These
crews are comprised of Americorps members from
around the nation who have graduated from High
School, College, or have obtained their GED
– Trails Across Texas – A residential crew contracted to
travel and complete trail construction and maintenance
projects for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
– Summer Youth Crews– Crews primarily made up of
students from American YouthWorks’ Charter High
School and are currently working towards obtaining
their GED’s or diplomas.
1511/4/2009
serv
ice
Our Crews Continued
– MACC & SCC – Similar to our Local Crews, MACC &
SCC are comprised of graduates from around the
nation. These positions are a result of partnerships
formed with The Mountain Alliance of Conservation
Corps and Southwest Conservation Corps.
Furthermore, these Crews operate under a National
Directe Americorps grant and have the ability to
perform service outside the state of Texas.
1611/4/2009
serv
ice
Opportunities for Our
Members• Blacksmithing and Masonry
Apprentice Training
1711/4/2009
serv
ice
Opportunities for Our
Members• Crew Leader Development Program
(Sponsored by REI)
• Internships
• El Ranchito Conservation Camp
youth mentoring positions
• Spike Trips
• Educational Experiences
• Volunteer Management.
1811/4/2009
serv
ice
1911/4/2009
Projects - 2009
serv
ice
2011/4/2009
serv
ice
2111/4/2009
serv
ice
2211/4/2009
serv
ice
2311/4/2009
serv
ice
2411/4/2009
serv
ice
2511/4/2009
serv
ice
2611/4/2009
serv
ice
2711/4/2009
serv
ice
2811/4/2009
serv
ice
2911/4/2009
serv
ice
3011/4/2009
serv
ice For information on how to join or to hire a
crew please call us at 512-744-1945 or
send an E-mail to
3111/4/2009