AMERICORPS PROGRAMS

AmeriCorps members have been an essential part of Grassroots Ecology since 2012. AmeriCorps participants have the opportunity to explore a career in habitat restoration, gain experience engaging their local communities, and build connections within national and statewide program networks.

At Grassroots Ecology, AmeriCorps members are assigned to a field team along with 2-3 other staff, Corpsmembers, and/or interns. All Corpsmembers also spend one day per week working at our Native Plant Nursery. We partner with two AmeriCorps programs: the Watershed Stewards Program and California Climate Action Corps. 

Please contact Emily Sharp at emily@grassrootsecology.org for any questions regarding our AmeriCorps job training programs.

AmeriCorps logo - stylized blue "A" above the word "AmeriCorps"

WATERSHED STEWARDS PROGRAM

The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is dedicated to improving watershed health by actively engaging in restoration science, civic service, and community education while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. Grassroots Ecology hosts two WSP members, who assist with habitat restoration and community engagement at Foothills Nature Preserve and Byrne Preserve from October through August.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Watershed Stewards Program cohort are now closed. Please subscribe to our newsletter or check back in spring 2026 for information about the next application cycle.

 
 
 
 
 
 

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

California Climate Action Corps is a workforce development program empowering emerging leaders to take climate action to engage communities, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact.

Applications for the 2025-2026 California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) cohort open May 1, 2025 and are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Grassroots Ecology hosts six CCAC members, who assist with habitat restoration and community engagement at sites throughout the Peninsula and South Bay from September through August.

Applications for the 2025-2026 CCAC cohort are now closed. Please subscribe to our newsletter or check back in spring 2026 for information about the next application cycle.