Empowering Yonkers Youth to Lead Change
Groundwork Hudson Valley trains, mentors, and employs youth in conservation, leadership, and real-world skill-building, preparing them for careers in sustainability and beyond. Through the Green Team program, Yonkers high school students gain paid, hands-on job experience in conservation, STEM, and urban renewal. With small team sizes, we foster strong relationships, teamwork, and long-term growth, many participants return year after year, creating a lasting impact in their community.
A Nationally Recognized Youth Conservation Model
For over a decade, the Green Team has set the standard for youth conservation programs nationwide. Beyond local projects, students gain hands-on experience in America’s iconic national parks like Yellowstone National Park, Gateway National Recreation Area, and Lenape Wildlife National Refuge Complex, among others.
Build Skills, Make an Impact
Green Team members have gained hands-on experience in:
Join the 2025 Green Team
Start your journey in conservation. Applications are open now!