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ACE Mission

American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore America’s public lands. ACE is grounded in the philosophy that cooperative labor on meaningful conservation projects fosters cross-cultural understanding and operates on the belief that challenging volunteer service unites people of all backgrounds in common cause.

Transforming Lives

“My experience with ACE has been nothing but positive. I wanted to join ACE because I am passionate about the environment, but I have also really enjoyed working with youth and the community.

This position has given me more clarity about careers that I would like to pursue in the conservation field, and I would recommend this for others because of the impact you have on other people and the environment. Even if the impact is small, what you are doing is making a positive difference to someone else, and that makes it worth it."

- Theresa, ACE EPIC member

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â¬‡ï¸ Get involved! ⬇ï¸

You don’t move a tree like that solo 🪾

Every ACE crew leans on teamwork daily, whether that’s clearing a downed tree together or hauling gear over rough terrain. It’s one of the most practical skills members walk away with, right alongside the technical ones.

Conservation work is rarely a one-person job. And teamwork is a skill you build with your hands.

Comment APPLY for a link to ACE conservation corp roles like this.

#Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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You don’t move a tree like that solo 🪾 Every ACE crew leans on teamwork daily, whether that’s clearing a downed tree together or hauling gear over rough terrain. It’s one of the most practical skills members walk away with, right alongside the technical ones. Conservation work is rarely a one-person job. And teamwork is a skill you build with your hands. Comment APPLY for a link to ACE conservation corp roles like this. #Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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Our conservation corps roles take members to some pretty epic places.

Lexy and Joelle have spent the season on the coast off Alaska, Southern California, and up through the Pacific region, leading volunteer beach cleanup teams to remove marine debris and restore coastal habitat.

Just one example of the work we get to do with partners like @nationalparkservice.

#PublicLands #CoastalCleanup #ConservationCorps #NPS

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Our conservation corps roles take members to some pretty epic places. Lexy and Joelle have spent the season on the coast off Alaska, Southern California, and up through the Pacific region, leading volunteer beach cleanup teams to remove marine debris and restore coastal habitat. Just one example of the work we get to do with partners like @nationalparkservice. #PublicLands #CoastalCleanup #ConservationCorps #NPS

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Ollie’s job: hike the Moab desert looking for springs 💧

Ollie is an ACE EPIC Member in BLM’s Canyon County District in Utah where this year`s snowpack was the lowest on record. It`s a strange time to be studying water because of it, but springs matter more than people realize—they`re biodiversity hotspots that support rare, endangered species most people never see.

"Perhaps it is a weird year to be studying springs, but I`m glad that I get to."

Read his full story through our blog 🔗 in bio!

#Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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Ollie’s job: hike the Moab desert looking for springs 💧 Ollie is an ACE EPIC Member in BLM’s Canyon County District in Utah where this year's snowpack was the lowest on record. It's a strange time to be studying water because of it, but springs matter more than people realize—they're biodiversity hotspots that support rare, endangered species most people never see. "Perhaps it is a weird year to be studying springs, but I'm glad that I get to." Read his full story through our blog 🔗 in bio! #Conservation #ConservationCorps #Outdoors #PublicLands

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Passion for the outdoors? Join us to gain hands-on experience and connect with a community that supports public lands. A few examples on our website ⬇ï¸

Fish Culture Member – Abernathy Fish Technology Center
📠Longview, WA
🔎 Support fish hatchery operations and more | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Maintenance Support Member – National Elk Refuge
📠Jackson, WY
🔎 Help keep refuge facilities and grounds safe, and welcoming for visitors | Housing Included | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Invasive Plant Control & Fuel Reduction Members – CO Front Range FWS Complex
📠Commerce City, CO
🔎 Remove non-native grasses, thin fuels | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Visitor Services Support Member – Huron Wetland Mgmt
📠Wolsey, SD
🔎 Help to set up new office for visitors, support display installation & more | October 2026 Start (flexible)
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Gardening Member – Jimmy Carter National Historic Park
📠Plains, GA
🔎 Assist with garden maintenance and design | Start as soon as possible 2026
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

Backcountry Assistant Team Leader Crew Member – ACE PWC Crew
📠Palm Springs, CA
🔎 Gain valuable experience and mentorship while supporting crews | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment CREW to get the link to apply

Traditional Trades (TTAP) – Sleeping Bear Dues National Seashore
📠Empire, MI
🔎 Gain experience helping to maintain the park’s vehicles, equipment, and small engines | Housing Included | October 2026 Start
🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply

#Conservation #Outdoors #PublicLands #Nature #ConservationCorps

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Passion for the outdoors? Join us to gain hands-on experience and connect with a community that supports public lands. A few examples on our website â¬‡ï¸ Fish Culture Member – Abernathy Fish Technology Center 📠Longview, WA 🔎 Support fish hatchery operations and more | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Maintenance Support Member – National Elk Refuge 📠Jackson, WY 🔎 Help keep refuge facilities and grounds safe, and welcoming for visitors | Housing Included | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Invasive Plant Control & Fuel Reduction Members – CO Front Range FWS Complex 📠Commerce City, CO 🔎 Remove non-native grasses, thin fuels | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Visitor Services Support Member – Huron Wetland Mgmt 📠Wolsey, SD 🔎 Help to set up new office for visitors, support display installation & more | October 2026 Start (flexible) 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Gardening Member – Jimmy Carter National Historic Park 📠Plains, GA 🔎 Assist with garden maintenance and design | Start as soon as possible 2026 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply Backcountry Assistant Team Leader Crew Member – ACE PWC Crew 📠Palm Springs, CA 🔎 Gain valuable experience and mentorship while supporting crews | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment CREW to get the link to apply Traditional Trades (TTAP) – Sleeping Bear Dues National Seashore 📠Empire, MI 🔎 Gain experience helping to maintain the park’s vehicles, equipment, and small engines | Housing Included | October 2026 Start 🔗 Comment EPIC to get the link to apply #Conservation #Outdoors #PublicLands #Nature #ConservationCorps

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