The mission of the Chicago Conservation Corps is to recruit, train and support a network of volunteers who work together to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and schools through environmental service projects that protect our water, clean our air, restore our land and save energy.
C3 is an initiative of the Chicago Department of Environment, which – in collaboration with Partner Organizations – supports C3 Leaders by providing training, technical assistance, and resources.
C3 Leaders participate in five 4-hour training classes that equip them with a broad understanding of urban environmental challenges and opportunities. Local experts teach these classes, which cover environmental principles and skills in five subject areas (water, air, energy, land and community organizing). Then they go out and lead projects in their own neighborhoods and networks, all around the City.
Learn about C3 Leader Projects
Our next training series begins April 2010. Click here for details.