Nature Trail Work Party
The Native Youth Conservation Project is sponsoring a work party on the Alta Vista Nature Trail, Saturday April 30th. NYCC members will be working on an interpretive guide for the trail. Community members interested in joining the work party, please call Jason at (530) 350-0847.

NYCC Presents at Sierra Health Youth Conference
Interns from this summer’s Native Youth Conservation Corps (NYCC) gave an amazing presentation at the Sierra Health Regional Youth Conference. The group presented the video made by the NYCC media project, and conducted a workshop for their peers that included cultural and environmental knowledge. Albert Enos lead a hand game demonstration, with workshop participants eagerly joining in. The NYCC also presented at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City.

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Native Youth Conservation Corps
The Native Youth Conservation Corps (NYCC) provides job training and service learning opportunities for youth who want to learn environmental and cultural preservation skills. Restoring the Alta Vista Nature Trail behind the SNA Cultural Education Center this summer, NYCC interns have been busy developing peer education curriculum and giving presentations to other youth.
NYCC will continue restoration activities on the trail this winter, while SNA is planning the 2011 Internship Program. Contributing partners include the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Placer Land Trust, Placer County Water Agency, California Indian Basketweavers Association, UAIC and Shingle Springs tribes, and UC Davis Cooperative Extension.
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Native Youth Conservation Project (NYCP)
SNA received funding for the Native Youth Conservation Corps project from the Sierra Health Foundation through its Responsive Grants Programs. The grant was one of 21 awarded by the Sacramento-based private philanthropy organization, which promotes improved health and quality of life for the people of Northern California. These funds match the award from the Stewardship Council Youth Investment Catalyst fund awards to SNA for this year’s summer youth projects.

Contact Jason Williams – Youth Coordinator – (530) 350-0847.
jasonw@sierranativealliance.org

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