December 3, 2024
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July 2, 2024
World Youth Skills Day
EarthCorps' Spring Youth Engagement Internship engages high school youth and creates pathways for green opportunities and careers.
September 10, 2024
Important Announcement: Transitioning to a New Chapter at EarthCorps
Dear EarthCorps Community: I am writing to share some important news with you. After much reflection, I have decided it is time to transition from my role as Executive Director at EarthCorps. This decision comes with a mix of emotions, as my time here has been incredibly fulfilling and transformative for both me and the...
June 3, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Liliana
Written by PJ McFalls The energy of 20+ volunteers is pretty intense. Driven by a multitude of experiences and abilities, hungry to pull invasive plants from the forest floor and restore the earth – it can be tricky to get a word in after unleashing them to a patch of ivy. But it would be...
March 11, 2024
EarthCorps: Celebrating AmeriCorps Week by actualizing equity in action
As an AmeriCorps grantee, Seattle-based environmental nonprofit EarthCorps is proud to align with AmeriCorps’ equity initiatives by leading a movement that reduces barriers to program entry and celebrates our Corps Members.
March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate women's achievements while recognizing the barriers women face to produce real action. In celebration of Women's History Month and IWD, EarthCorps is amplifying the voices of two women who are role models in how each of us can invest in women every day.
November 3, 2023
Environmental nonprofit EarthCorps awarded $840,000 from AmeriCorps to fund livable wages for corps members.
In an initiative to promote equity and address the rising cost of living throughout the Puget Sound region, EarthCorps will provide their 2024 Corps Members a minimum hourly stipend of $17.00. Seattle, WA – EarthCorps, a Seattle-based environmental nonprofit that cultivates leaders and community partnerships to advance environmental justice, announced that they are the recipient...
October 6, 2023
Alumni Share Their Stories in the EarthCorps Yearbook
The EarthCorps Yearbook is collecting stories from our vast network of alumni, community partners, and supporters. Today we are sharing a few entries from our incredible alumni. Gather round the campfire, because it’s time for some stories! Devyn Palm-TrujilloAlumni, 2019 What is a favorite memory from being at EarthCorps? Exploring the outdoors of the PNW,...
September 22, 2023
International Alumni Share Their Stories in the EarthCorps Yearbook
A unique piece of the program at EarthCorps is the international cohort. A group of environmentalists from all over the world come together to learn from one another. By sharing in global expertise, the network and expertise of organizations everywhere improves. Today, we are sharing a few stories from our international alumni from the EarthCorps...
September 9, 2023
Community Partners Share Their Stories in the EarthCorps Yearbook
The EarthCorps Yearbook is collecting stories from our vast network of alumni, community partners, and supporters. Today we are sharing from three entries by previous board members, donors, and community partners. EarthCorps could not engage in our work without their support and contributions. Gather round the campfire, because it’s time for some stories! Barbara BruellBoard...
August 28, 2023
James Akedi: Speaking Up
We’re thrilled to share an EarthCorps Yearbook entry from James Akedi! James was an international corps member in 2002. He shares about trying new things, learning important skills, and speaking up for what you believe in. What did you learn at EarthCorps? I learned a lot at EarthCorps. I learned about environmental restoration, leadership, and...