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2024: Dine on Pine

Dine on Pine 2024

2024: The Education Corps and CCLB high school Graduates

Congratulations to all of our CCLB high school graduates! 🎉 We are in awe of all of your achievements! Thank you, @laedcorps, for being our educational partner and making sure our young people are ready for their next chapter in life!

2024 Project of the Year: Urban Wood

The Corps Network presents the Project of the Year Award to Corps that have undertaken especially influential or innovative endeavors. Projects of the Year are noteworthy for their ability to provide both a positive experience for Corpsmembers and meaningful improvements to the community. The Corps Network proudly presented a 2024 Project of the Year Award to Conservation Corps of Long Beach for their Urban Wood Program.

City of South Gate Partnership

We had the chance to present our progress in South Gate and spread the word about how the work we do empowers individuals through hands-on experience, certifications, and career growth.

2023 Corpsmember Holiday Event

December brings so many things including celebrating our Corpsmembers! Last week they were treated to an afternoon of food, fun, and holiday festivities. Everyone took home a gift and had the chance to be recognized for a year of hard work and commitment to the Corps philosophy and work done.

Partnership with California Resources Corporation

California Resources Corporation sets a high standard for environmental stewardship. CRC recently partnered with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to beautify DeForest Park and Wetlands in North Long Beach. CRC employees volunteered to clean up the space for local residents to enjoy. CRC is a proud sponsor of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s environmental and workforce development programs.

Corpsmember, Cara Jones

Behind the scenes with Corpsmember, Cara Jones. Listen in and learn about her journey to CCLB and how she quickly became a crew leader in our River Rangers program. 🎙️

Animal Care Services Internships

CCLB Corpsmembers are thriving at the City’s Animal Care Services (Shelter). 🐾 Their transformative internships have equipped them with invaluable skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career in animal care. Witness their unwavering dedication as they tirelessly work towards finding loving homes for our furry friends!

Sweetfin Grand Opening

Congratulations to Sweetfin on their grand opening! We applaud their generosity in donating 30% of all in-store food sales today to CCLB. It's wonderful to see businesses supporting important causes like environmental conservation.

Morning Line-up

Our Corpsmembers kickstart their mornings at our Signal Hill Environmental Education Center or our Deforest Park Center, immersing themselves in the great outdoors. With every sunrise, we're inspired to protect and preserve our precious environment.

2023 National Clean Up Day

A clean community is so important! On Saturday, the offices of Senator Lena Gonzales, assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, CCLB and Caltrans District 7 joined forces on National Clean Up Day. Together, we're making a difference!

CCLB and the Catalina Island Conservancy

CCLB's Corpsmembers spent a week working on the Trans Catalina Trail with the Catalina Island Conservancy. They worked to clear the hiking trails and make it easier for hikers to enjoy the beauty of the island. Nothing beats a day out in nature for a great cause.

2023 MLK Day Tree Planting

CCLB recognized the importance of doing good on MLK Day 2023. Corpsmembers planted dozens of trees at Bixby Knolls Park to help make the connection between community involvement and growth.

2023 Earth Day Event at the Deforest Wetlands

CCLB and partners recognized Earth Day through many work projects. One in particular was with the DeForest Park community. Together with Campfire, Corpsmembers and the community members planted trees and removed litter from the wetlands.

The Education Corps and CCLB’s 2023 High School Graduation

Congratulations to our 2023 high school graduates! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of your achievements!

Wrigley Greenbelt Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The City’s Department of Public Works and CCLB celebrated the grand opening of the Wrigley Greenbelt on Friday, May 19, 2023. Improvements to the area include a one-mile hiking trail, new picnic tables and benches, new landscaping and a new irrigation system.

Deforest Park Environmental Education Center Grand Opening

Last week, CCLB had the honor to work alongside key supporters and champions to officially open the DeForest Park Environmental Education Center - a new satellite location for Corpsmember training and community use.

Local Organizations Partner to Clean Up the Lower Los Angeles River

After years of neglect, local organizations are partnering to clean up the lower part of the Los Angeles River.

Urban Lumber Yard

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s Urban Lumber program removes dead and dying trees and replaces them with new ones.

CCLB Alumni: William Martinez

JUST HIRED! Please join us in congratulating William Martinez on getting hired by the City of South Gate! 🙌 We’re so proud of William who NEVER MISSED A DAY OF WORK as a Corpsmember! Wishing you all the success in your new job!

Dine on Pine 2023

Guests savored mouthwatering food, raised funding for Corpsmembers scholarships, and enjoyed an unforgettable evening together.

Partnering with Charter

Our newest partner, Charter Communications, is not only financially supporting our mission, but is also investing in our infrastructure. We’re excited to have new equipment, computers, chairs, tables and everything we need to renovate our headquarters building.

Urban Lumber Yard

CCLB trains young people for conservation jobs by recycling dead trees and replacing them with new ones, salvaging valuable lumber in the process.

2023 Back-To-School Celebration

CCLB helped families gear up for the new school year with its annual celebration! School-age kids and young adults received backpacks, school supplies, yummy treats, NEW NIKES and other cool things. Everyone was so happy and ready to slay 23-24!

School Gardens

In collaboration with the Long Beach Unified School District and Ground Education, our Corpsmembers are constructing six new elementary school gardens - just in time for school to start again! By constructing new school-based gardens, we’re exposing over 3,500 students to outdoor education, helping create cooler campuses, enhancing green spaces, fostering climate resiliency, and promoting student well-being.

Summer 2023 Corpsmember Award

Cheers to our dedicated Corpsmembers, the backbone of our organization! Your unwavering commitment and tireless work ethic inspires us every day. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to our team.