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Patuxent Research Refuge
Youth Conservation Corps 2008

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The YCC is a summer employment program for young men and women from all segments of society, who work, earn, and learn together doing outdoor conservation projects at Patuxent Research Refuge.  YCC members complete meaningful projects that require hard work and cooperation.  This is work that you can be proud of.  Past projects have included repairing fencing and netting for the endangered species program, building and improving trails, water control structures, and water impoundments, and contributing to invasive species removal and wildlife habitat management.  YCC members also participate in three educational field trips throughout the summer and are trained in first aid and CPR.

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The YCC Program at Patuxent Research Refuge is open to young men and women from
the ages of 15 to 18 years, who are citizens or legal residents of the United States. 
Enrollees work full time (40 hours per week) for 8 weeks and earn minimum wage.  This year
the YCC program will run from June 23 through August 15, 2008.    

If you are interested in joining the YCC at Patuxent Research Refuge this summer please
ask for an application while visiting the Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract Visitor Contact Station or by calling 301/ 776-3090. To print an application click here.
Applications are due by April 15, 2008.

Mail applications to: Patuxent Research Refuge
                               YCC Coordinator
                               12100 Beech Forest Rd.
                               Laurel, MD 20708-4036