Join Canopy Crew
A paid 8-month urban forestry and environmental careers discovery program for Cambridge high school students aged 16-18.
During weekly classroom-style lessons and hands-on weekend sessions, Crew members dive into the world of urban forestry.
From October-May, our cohort of 12-14 teens plant trees on private property across Cambridge, helping to build and grow our urban forest while exploring green careers, learning about environmental science, justice, art, and policy, and developing a deeper connection to nature and a sense of agency in the fight against climate change. Crew members practice and conduct community outreach, and in the spring, deliver a youth-led capstone project focused on community education, conveying the importance of trees and the role they play in creating a sustainable city.
Learn more & view program calendar here.
Applications are currently open and close October 1st, 2026.
“Every week after Canopy Crew, I feel like I’ve really accomplished something.” —Julie,
1st year Canopy Crew Member
“There’s such a strong community around it… we all get to know each other very well, and we are doing really important work.” —Dante,
2nd year Canopy Crew Member
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.