Trail Talk: Life on the crew of Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week Two
The second week of YCP has come to an end. Learn more about what the crew accomplished in this week’s edition of Trail Talk.
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Youth Conservation Program
Trail Talk: Life on the crew of Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week One
This week marks the beginning of the 2015 Youth Conservation Program. Learn about the incredible work the crew accomplishes in our weekly column, Trail Talk!
YCP Video — Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary
This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Youth Conservation Program in Grand Teton National Park. We are delighted to share our most recent video that tells the story of how YCP began and the impact this program has on its participants and Grand Teton.
2015 Youth Conservation Program is Hiring!
Do you know a teen who is interested in conservation and looking for a summer job? The 2015 Youth Conservation Program (YCP) is hiring!
Coca-Cola Provides $34,000 Grant to Advance Youth Conservation Program in GTNP
The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded Grand Teton National Park Foundation a grant of $34,000 to support the Youth Conservation Program (YCP), a privately-funded teen trail crew that works to improve trails and historic sites in Grand Teton National Park.
Trail Work in Grand Teton: Youth Conservation Program 2014 VIDEO
During the Foundation’s ten-week Youth Conservation Program, students are challenged to work as a team, develop leadership skills, and see the results of their own conservation efforts on the trails of Grand Teton. Watch this video highlighting this summer’s program!
Trail Talk: A Window into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – The Final Report
The teens of the 2014 Youth Conservation Program (YCP) have now returned home to family, friends, and school. Their summer of working and learning in Grand Teton finished over one month ago, but their extraordinary efforts continue to be appreciated by all who spend time in Grand Teton.
Trail Talk: A Window Into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 10
This week marks the official end to the Youth Conservation Program for the 2014 season. However, this did not mean that the crew would end their term on an easy note!
Trail Talk: A Window Into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 9
Summer is starting to wind down but the Youth Conservation Program is still going full steam. The crew spent four days camping in the backcountry at the Lower Berry Cabin.
Trail Talk: A Window into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 8
This week in Grand Teton National Park the most useful tool for the YCP team proved to be the trusted rain jacket. As they tromped through monsoonal conditions in the mountains, the weather showed that the crew truly does work in rain or shine.
Trail Talk: A Window into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 7
This week began with a face-lift to the trail along the sections from the String Lake outlet to the West Jenny Lake boat dock. The YCP crew tediously worked to remove limbs and brush along this dry terrain, completing 1.5 miles of trail improvement.
Trail Talk: A Window into Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 6
This week, the YCP burned up their energy stores hauling loads of materials to various projects. The first day of heavy labor necessitated good teamwork and communication as they pushed gravel and dirt-filled wheelbarrows to fill in a 10-step rock staircase.