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A student and adult team investigation soil and debris

For the past 7 years, UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA) team has been empowering teens, adult volunteers, undergraduate & graduate students, and teachers statewide by providing professional development & leadership opportunities and supporting participant-led community conservation efforts. Collectively, 232 community conservation projects have been carried out by NRCA teen-adult teams, contributing environmental solutions and excellence in conservation in communities all across the state.

snapshot of a team
NRCA teams showcase their environmental efforts at statewide conferences including annually at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference.
Despite the postponement of the 2020 event, you can still enjoy project presentations by students and their partners — virtually, of course! Check them out and prepared to be inspired >>