July 17, 2023 - Elverson, PA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn was joined by First Lady Lori Shapiro for a visit with members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Youth Crew at French Creek State Park.The PA Outdoor Corps is a signature program within DCNR that was created in 2016. More than 1,200 young people have participated the program, which provides opportunities for paid work experience, job training, leadership skill development, and environmental education to help corps members become successful stewards of our natural resources and conservation leaders. The corps is managed by DCNR and the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and is supported through funding provided by the Department of Labor and Industry, as well as private philanthropic partners."I'm inspired to see young people in the Commonwealth getting their hands dirty to protect our natural beauty and gaining job skills for their future careers," First Lady Lori Shapiro said. "In our family, we love getting out to Pennsylvania state parks and enjoying Pennsylvania's natural beauty, so it's a pleasure to join the Outdoor Corps and recognize those who do hard work to maintain our parks and public spaces."
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