Buffalo Keepers
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Youth Service Learning
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Buffalo Keepers - Youth Service Learning -
Serving High School and College Students
Buffalo Keepers is an environmental leadership and justice program for high school and college students who are ready to create real change. Through hands-on projects, interactive workshops, and community engagement, participants explore sustainability, environmental justice, and regenerative solutions while building skills in public speaking, research, and project management.
Programs run after school during the academic year and continue into the summer through immersive experiences rooted in care, creativity, and action. Ideal for students looking to deepen their impact, Buffalo Keepers cultivates the next generation of environmental stewards and community changemakers. Group visits and custom sessions are available by request for schools and youth programs.
Why Buffalo Keepers?
Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience by leading real-world projects that directly impact your community, from environmental justice initiatives to sustainable development practices.
Leadership Development: Build essential leadership skills such as project management, teamwork, and problem-solving, all within the context of addressing pressing ecological challenges.
Comprehensive Education: Engage with a robust curriculum that covers environmental justice, climate change, sustainable practices, and community engagement, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of key issues.
Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful change by working on projects that enhance the sustainability and resilience of your community, empowering you to become a catalyst for long-term ecological health and social equity.
Buffalo Keepers Career Pathways
Landscaping and Urban Forestry Technician
Gain experience planting and maintaining trees and green spaces that improve air quality, reduce heat, and manage stormwater.Urban Agriculture and Horticulture Specialist
Develop hands-on skills in growing food, caring for soil, and managing urban farms and gardens that strengthen local food systems.Green Construction Manager
Gain exposure to sustainable construction, site planning, and redevelopment projects that transform vacant land into community assets.Urban and Regional Planner
Understand how land use, housing, transportation, and green infrastructure decisions shape neighborhoods and community well-being.Energy Auditor / Building Performance Specialist
Learn how homes and buildings use energy and how to improve efficiency, indoor air quality, and comfort through climate-smart upgrades.Recycling and Waste Reduction Specialist
Explore how recycling, composting, and material reuse reduce pollution and support healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods.Environmental Engineer
Build STEM skills by addressing real-world environmental challenges, including soil contamination, stormwater management, and infrastructure resilience.Environmental Scientist
Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data related to air, water, soil, and ecosystem health.
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Former Partners
Buffalo State University’s STEP Program via TIER30 Consulting