The summer 2022 Youth Conservation Program kicked off in mid-June, with seventeen crew members from across the country. This group of eager teens hit the ground running and have been working and learning in Grand Teton National Park for the last several weeks. From clearing drains and brushing trail to building retaining walls and learning about wildlife biology, the crew has had a lasting impact on the park while learning about a variety of careers in the conservation field. Enjoy the photo highlights below from YCP's time in Grand Teton this summer!
The YCP crew enjoys their office view at Leigh Lake.
YCP peels logs that were used in their retaining wall project at Schwabacher Landing.
The team makes progress on the new retaining wall at Schwabacher Landing.
Mission accomplished! This new wall supports the renewed trail at Schwabacher Landing and will be used by visitors for years to come.
YCP spent a day with Teton Adaptive learning about accessibility improvements to park trails that allow people who use various mobility devices to experience Grand Teton's backcountry.
The crew spent the day with the park's wolf biologists learning about GPS tracking and telemtry equipment.
We want to thank the YCP crew and their leaders for their incredible work this summer, and also our dedicated supporters who make this program possible year after year!