Photo: YouthCorps crew finds big adventure on a visit to a giant Douglas Fir near Crater Lake, Oregon.

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Sessions start June 10!

Spaces are still available. Visit the Program Schedule page for info, then apply online or e-mail our Youth Services team at jobs@northwestyouthcorps.org.

Farm Stand is Open!
Open every Thursday
4:00-6:00 p.m.
June through October
2621 Augusta St., Eugene 

The CSA program starts June 6 & 8. There is still time to sign up for a weekly veggie share (CSA membership). E-mail Andrew Still, Farm Coordinator, call (541) 349-5055 ext. 231, or drop by the farm stand.

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The adventure starts this month!
Crews of youth, ages 14-19, are beginning a summer outdoor adventure. Youth crews will travel country roads to projects in the Klamath and Nez Perce National Forests, hike to sites on the Pacific Crest Trail, learn to build bridges on the Snow Creek Trail, and more! Sessions are filling up fast, but a few spots are still open. Apply online -- it's fast and easy. Visit our YouthCorps Programs page for more information, then click on the application link.

Advance to the next level
Step up to the next level of adventure with the Backcountry Leadership Program (BLP). It's the next step for teens interested in gaining advanced outdoor and leadership skills and who want more -- more challenge, more wilderness, more laughter, and more adventure. The session starts June 17, so apply today. Visit our BLP page for more information, then click on the application link.

Youth gain skills with work in Idaho forests
Funding allows Northwest Youth Corps crews to carry out projects in Idaho's Payette National Forest, Nez Perce National Forest, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. Read the article.

June 8th graduation
Mark your calendar and plan to help the graduates celebrate their success at the NYC campus, 2621 Augusta Street, Eugene, Oregon. Graduation starts at 2:00 p.m. and lasts about an hour. A reception follows.

Students end the year with white water rafting and more
Students celebrated a successful school year with a trip to the Columbia Gorge area. Activities included a white water raft trip and a visit to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).

AmeriCorps members at work in Cottage Grove, Oregon
Randi Mackley, NYC Rural Schools AmeriCorps Member, coordinated the 9th annual "Day of Caring" community volunteer event in Cottage Grove. Read more.  

To learn about AmeriCorps positions with NYC and to apply online, visit our AmeriCorps page.

"Youth Grow" through new greenhouse
Recent grants from the Meyer Memorial Trust and Autzen Foundation will help NYC build a new greenhouse at its Laurel Valley Educational Farm, as part of the NYC's YouthGrow initiative. We thank our funders for their commitment to supporting youth, healthy food, and this innovative educational resource!

Board welcomes new member
Roy Woo, who has worked for the Oregon Department of Forestry for 32 years, joins the NYC Board of Directors. Welcome Roy!

"[Today] we learned about ecosystems. Since we are eradicating a noxious weed, we learned why and how plants can take over an area. 'Mumbles' also taught a great SEED [lesson]. It showed us how to use a map and compass. [Our crewleader] helped us manage our time better, which was a lesson we all needed."

-- B.J., YouthCorps Participant

Senator Wyden supports funding for healthy forests
Funding for Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005 would increase conservation corps work project opportunities. Read more.

A fun opportunity for recent NYC participants!
Be a YouthWorks Peer Leader for the summer! No tuition fee. Earn a stipend. Help lead groups of Lane County youth, ages 11-15, on day trips, local projects, and end-of-session overnight campouts. Starts June 17. Call 349-5055 ext. 233 or e-mail our YouthWorks team for more info and an application.

Photo: YouthWorks participants explore misty Sahalie Falls, Oregon.

Summer fun and discovery for ages 11-15 -- starts June 19!
Learn to grow veggies, discover wildlife, restore habitat, make friends, and have fun! Spaces in YouthWorks Outdoor Explorations (day program) are still open for Lane County youth, ages 11-15. First session starts June 19. Call 349-5055 ext. 233 or e-mail our YouthWorks team today for information or a registration packet. Visit our YouthWorks page.

Make a teen's day!
Anyone can be a "fairy god-parent" by sending a special package to a teen in the field. Although most teens do receive packages from home, some teens don't because of life situations. You can help make a deserving teen's day with a special surprise. Visit our Parent Page for instructions and package content suggestions. Thanks to alumni parent Anna Stone for recently contributing packages.

Summertime and the
giving is easy!
For just pennies a day, you can introduce a young person to NYC's blend of teamwork, challenge, and outdoor service, though these NYC initiatives: 

• Tools for Teens doubles the number of crews who can benefit from NYC's Backcountry Leadership Program. 
• NYC Endowment-funded scholarships increase program access for in-need youth.
• YouthGrow promotes youth development through a productive and sustainable educational farm. 
• TravelSafe replaces NYC's fleet of vans with specially designed buses.
• Sponsor-A-Crew keeps crews in the field, improves our field education curricula, creates new programs, and maintains our commitment to excellence.

Thanks!
If you are already a donor, thank you! If you are new to NYC, we encourage you to make your gift today! And, thanks to a generous friend of NYC, your new or increased donation will be matched up to $10,000! Please call us at (541) 349-5055, ext. 205 to make your donation, or give online. Thank you for your support of youth and the environment!

A big THANK YOU to Steve Stewart, Jeff and Kelly Straub, Diane and Stephen Bieneman, Edward and Cheryl Kolbe, Michael Rice, Jane Straub-Stanley, Rob Braziel, Mark Richanbach, Terra Tech, Windermere Lane County, and all our other donors for making NYC possible for the next generation!