Teen Conservation Corps

Get Outside, Give Back!

The Lure of the Wild Teen Conservation Corps brings teens together for conservation service, outdoor skills, and time with people who care about the same things they do.

Throughout the school year, Corps members will take part in hands-on projects that support the parks, streams, forests, and organizations that make outdoor experiences possible. We’ll work hard, learn useful skills, meet new people, and still leave room to explore, talk, wander, and enjoy being outside.

The program is designed for teens who have outgrown traditional camp but still want a reason to get outdoors and stay connected to the places and people they’ve come to care about.

2026-27
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October

Saturday, Oct 3
9am-12pm

What:
Tree Planting Kickoff

Where:
Patapsco Valley State Park, Hilton Area
Catonsville, MD


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Saturday, Oct 24 Fall Social!
5-8:30pm
What:
Full Moon Hike and Campfire

Where:
Saint Gabriels Retreat House at the All Saints Sisters of the Poor Convent
Catonsville, MD


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November

Saturday, Nov 21
10am-12pm

What:
Invasive species removal with Friends of Stony Run and Baltimore Weed Warriors

Where:
Linkwood Park
Meadow Lane & West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21210, USA
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Summer 2027

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- Henry
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-Adam
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