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EarthCorps: Celebrating AmeriCorps Week by actualizing equity in action 

As an AmeriCorps grantee, Seattle-based environmental nonprofit EarthCorps is proud to align with AmeriCorps’ equity initiatives by leading a movement that reduces barriers to program entry and celebrates our Corps Members.  

Furthering Education for EarthCorps Alumni

EarthCorps hosted its first alumni event of 2023 last month! At the webinar, we heard from 5 alumni. Between them, we got to hear exciting research updates, tips and tricks for navigating higher ed., and insights into choosing the best path forward in an educational journey. We also shared a variety of resources, which are...

Olayiwola Bello: Sacrificing for the Planet 

 Olayiwola Bello is a 2016 EarthCorps alumni from Nigeria. He is currently working for a private firm in Nigeria doing Environmental Analysis. He believes in the importance of sacrificing for the planet. Olayiwola discovered EarthCorps thanks to the helpful recommendation of a friend. Having just graduated college with a degree in Agriculture from Federal University,...

Fernando Silveria: Realizing that it is never too late to learn

Fernando Silveira served at EarthCorps as an international corps member in 2019 and volunteer specialist in 2020. He is passionate about connection with others and restoration of the Amazon Rain Forest. Today, Fernando works in agriculture education. He was introduced to the field while at EarthCorps and now gets to share classes, resources, and knowledge...

Augustina Meh Ndum: Moving toward Passion 

Augustina was a 2018 International Corps Member. She has just finished studying environment system engineering and management at Memorial University in Newfoundland and hopes to use all she has learned to mitigate pollution.   Everyone who comes to Earth Corps has their own story for how they first learned of this organization. For Augustina, it was...

Ask a Corps Member: Earth Day Edition

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, listen to two of our international corps members share a tip to live more sustainably. Want to get involved? Learn more about our volunteer events here! Transcript: Hello, my name is Ayomide. I’m an international corps member from Nigeria, West Africa, and I love to celebrate Earth Day, and true...

Michael Rockwell: Creating a World that does Not Need to be Restored 

Michael Rockwell served in multiple roles at EarthCorps between 2018 and 2022, including corps member, crew lead, habitat specialist, and alumni board fellow. He is currently completing an International MBA with a concentration in corporate sustainability at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.   As an Eagle Scout, Michael was no stranger to outdoor leadership. With...

Brian Gardner: Fulfilling lifelong dreams in South Africa

Brian Gardner is a 2009 international corps alum from South Africa. He is currently an environmental consultant at Seaton Environmental where he works on impact assessments and environmental plans. Brian Gardner’s love for the environment began at a very early age. Born in Zimbabwe, he grew up in a family that deeply valued nature and...

Clayton Beach Pedestrian Overpass

International crew restores popular trail. By Kyle Christensen, Ranger 3, Larrabee State Park It was a cold, dark and rainy week when EarthCorps’ international crew arrived at Larrabee State Park in November to restore the popular Clayton Beach trail. Set in northwestern Washington, Larrabee is the oldest state park in Washington — the original 26...

Unaisi Waqanivere: Trusting on an Enviromental Team 

Unaisi Waqanivere served at EarthCorps in 2011. Originally from Fiji, she currently works as a manager on the environmental team at Sinohydro Corporation Limited, an engineering and construction company.  Unaisi Waqanivere has always been passionate about protecting the environment. Her environmental background began in her home country of Fiji, but when Unaisi learned about EarthCorps,...

Ask a Corps Member: Olivia Cruz-Uribe and Essential EarthCorps Tools

Olivia is a member of the 2023 corps. EarthCorps has opportunities for anyone and everyone to get involved with our mission (and maybe even use some cool tools too). Click below to hear Olivia tell you about the best tool in her toolbox. Transcript: Hi, I’m Olivia, and I guess the equipment or tool that I...