The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is recruiting young men and women, ages 15 through 18, to work, learn and earn this summer through the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program.

YCC is designed to develop an appreciation for the nation’s natural resources and heritage through unique educational, recreational, and work experiences. Corps members work together with USDA Forest Service staff to complete conservation projects such as trail rehabilitation, campground restoration, and a wide variety of resource management, visitor support services and maintenance projects.

Offices on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest recruiting Corps members include Eagle River, Florence, Lakewood, Laona, Park Falls, Washburn, and the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland. YCC members will be responsible for their own lodging, transportation and food each day.

Applications are due March 31, and can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/about-forest/jobs. Completed applications should be mailed to the appropriate point of contact listed on the website. For more information, call Tim Vetter, recreation program manager, at 715-362-1373.

For more information on the Youth Conservation Corps visit https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/opportunities-for-young-people/youth-conservation-corps-opportunities.

For more information about the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest visit www.fs.usda.gov/CNNF or on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/CNNF002.