AFC is proud to partner with the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC), a statewide service program dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. Corpsmembers complete an 11-month fellowship term working for an organization building climate resiliency. This 2025-2026 term, AFC is hosting two Urban Conservation CCAC fellows.

Through this partnership, CCAC fellows contribute to AFC’s efforts by supporting key initiatives, including land management, wildfire resiliency, youth education, and community outreach. These projects not only enhance AFC’s capacity but preserve urban green spaces with direct climate action, volunteer engagement, and empowering youth and community with environmental education.

Climate Action Corps fellows play an integral role in AFC’s initiatives by:

• Engaging local communities in stewardship activities, including neighborhood restoration days and urban greening events.
• Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and engage volunteers.
• Leading youth field trips focused on native plants, local ecology, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
• Educating community members about biodiversity, urban conservation, and climate action at outreach and tabling events.
• Gaining hands-on experience in urban conservation operations and discovering career pathways in the field.

Interested? More information can be found here.