Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps
The Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program (CCLC) is a five-week conservation service-learning experience. Selected individuals will participate on crews that will consist of 10 high school students (ages 14 – 19), one apprentice leader, and two adult leaders.
As a team, the crew will perform ecological restoration and trail maintenance projects in the forest preserves in Cook County. Students will also participate in field days learning about the local ecology and the environment at various sites throughout the region.
2023 Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps (CCLC) FAQ
2023 CCLC Crew Member Digital Application (fill out either digital or paper, not both) – Posted March 16, 2023. Deadline to apply April 21. Start date July 5.
2023 CCLC Crew Member Paper Application (fill out either digital or paper, not both) – Posted March 16, 2023. Deadline to apply April 21. Start date July 5.
2023 CCLC Crew Leader Description and Application – Posted March 16, 2023. Fore highest consideration, apply by March 20. Training begins in June (date TBD).
