# Eco Spring Break Escapes Student Conservation Association is Greening the Grand Canyon By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-conservation-association References: [earthtimes.org](http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/spring-break-students-to-give-grand-canyon-a-ldquogreen-liftrdquo,1195266.shtml#ixzz0hcFGFYVj) & [thesca.org](http://www.thesca.org/) About sixty college students from across the United States will be taking an eco-vacation in the Grand Canyon National Park during spring break this year. The group will plant thousands of native plants near the Canyon’s south rim in order to return a formerly blacktopped parking area to its natural state. The students are part of the Student Conservation Association , a nationwide force of conservation volunteers who serve internships in resource management and conservation. The members serve in nearly 500 national parks, forests and public lands annually. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-voluntourism:** The trend of eco-friendly vacation activities focused on conservation and environmentalism, such as participating in habitat restoration programs. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The trend of promoting sustainable practices and minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the environment, including using eco-friendly accommodations and transportation. - **Youth Engagement in Conservation:** The trend of involving younger generations in environmental conservation efforts through educational programs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Tourism:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for travel and tourism companies to shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices in order to cater to the growing demand for responsible and immersive vacation experiences. - **Conservation Organizations:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for conservation organizations to incorporate youth engagement programs, utilizing millennials' interest and passion for conservation and activism. - **Sustainable Development:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable development companies to create eco-tourism sites that prioritize conservation and education, while also providing economic opportunities for local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Domestic North American Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-americas.md) - [Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-campaign.md) - [Giant Barrel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushs-beans-national-park-foundation.md) - [Sleek Outdoor Recreational Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-zion.md) - [Cheeky National Park Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-a-good-time-call.md) - [Generation-Uniting Family Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backroads-1.md) - [Can-Shaped Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canper.md) - [Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shorebreak-hotel.md) - [Purpose-Driven Boomer Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volunteer-vacations.md)