American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for young adults and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience.
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Our Programs
ACE is a national leader in recruiting, coordinating, and training conservation volunteers to undertake practical environmental restoration projects in U.S. national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands. Our programs provide opportunities for youth, young adults, and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to gain tangible professional and field experience through meaningful, hands-on conservation projects.
Our Media
From the California coast to the Southeastern shores and beyond, each of our members and staff create their own unique experience both in and out of the field. Whether building community, improving natural spaces, or preserving cultural heritage, every ACE story shares a new aspect of caring for the environment and each other.
Our Story
In 2004, ACE began as a small, international conservation corps program in Flagstaff, Arizona, engaging global volunteers in an American Conservation Experience through rewarding public lands projects. Since then, we have grown to serve locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, continuing our mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and unity through national service.
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Blog
CRDIP | 1,700 Miles Away From Riis Beach
1,700 Miles Away From Riis Beach Written By: Arianna Michaud Hello! I’m Arianna Michaud, the Research and Digital C...
CRDIP | New Experiences at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters
New Experiences at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters Written By: Kaylie Alvarez Having only started this i...
CRDIP | Full Steam Ahead in Scranton!
Full Steam Ahead in Scranton! Written By: Juliann Ramos Having only been to Eagle Lake and Hersheypark in my childhoo...
CRDIP | Thomas Paine, Enlightenment Philosophy, and Global Histories: The American Revolution in a Global Context
Thomas Paine, Enlightenment Philosophy, and Global Histories: The American Revolution in a Global Context Written By:...
ACE Tips: Outdoor Summer Adventure Gear
ACE Staff Share Tips for Enjoying Your Next Camping Adventure! Summer adventures are here! As many head out to enjoy ...
Navigating Conservation and Data Management
Paulina Jones Inventory and Management (I&M) Planning Fellow – Southeast Regional Office, Georgia I start...
Corps to Career: Isa Cordes
Maximizing Opportunities Leads to New Career A Reflection Piece by Isa Cordes, ACE EPIC Alumni I’ve spent several y...
Highlights From the 2024 NPS Academy March Experience
People and Place: NPSA 2024 March Experience in Grand Teton National Park By Liz Haley and Karla Hernandez Day 0: Lea...
Five Common Conservation Crew Myths
Five Common Conservation Crew Myths Hint: You Don’t Need to be a “Hippie” to Join a Crew 1) I should be a physi...
Then and Now at Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Kristen Boyd is currently an ACE EPIC Cultural Research and Education Fellow with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...
Pythons, Fish, and Frogs – Oh My!
Our staff recently visited several EPIC members serving with US Fish and Wildlife. The members are working on a varie...
Top 6 Ways To Add Creativity to Your Conservation Work
The conservation world can be a rewarding space to grow yourself, career, and skills, but sometimes it can be exhaust...