- link Copy URL
- [     Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Pick Up Artists: SCA Alum Featured on NBC News https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/19017?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X")
- [  Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/19017?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin")
- [  Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/19017?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook")
- [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Pick Up Artists: SCA Alum Featured on NBC News&body=ESG News from Student Conservation Association (SCA) https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/19017?absolute=1 "Share via email")
 
 

 [Environment](/categories/environment)

 # Pick Up Artists: SCA Alum Featured on NBC News

 


 

 Nov 21, 2011 4:15 PM ET

 [Conservation Nation](http://www.thesca.org/blog/2011/11/21/pick-artists-sca-alum-featured-nbc-news)

[Jeff Chen](http://www.thesca.org/node/47182), SCA alumni council co-chair, was featured on[ NBC Nightly News](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#45330941) last week for helping America clean up its act.

Jeff co-founded [Pick Up America](http://pickupamerica.org/) after an idea he got during his SCA internship at Yosemite. As an intern, Jeff was hiking up Half Dome when he saw litter on the trail. Jeff realized that if there was litter on the trails of Yosemite, then the rest of America’s roads must be in even worse condition.

Jeff and his friends decided to do something about it. They began Pick Up America, a three-year zero waste education project. They are walking across America picking up trash and educating people on the connection between consumption and conservation. Jeff and his friends strongly believe that we are all responsible for the health and destruction of our planet. As you can see from the video, they are putting their words into action.

[**Click here to view the video of Pick Up America on the NBC Nightly News.**](http://www.thesca.org/blog/2011/11/21/pick-artists-sca-alum-featured-nbc-news)

SCA19017



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/SCA_logo.jpg)](/profiles/student-conservation-association-sca)

  

 

### More from Student Conservation Association (SCA)

###### [Student Conservation Association, Southwest Airlines Team Up Once Again to Support Environmental Stewardship](/news/student-conservation-association-southwest-airlines-team-once-again-support-environmental)

 Feb 5, 2014 2:00 PM ET

  



###### [SCA to Engage Volunteer Nationwide in Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.](/news/sca-engage-volunteer-nationwide-honoring-legacy-dr-martin-luther-king-jr)

 Jan 15, 2014 4:25 PM ET

  



###### [Sizing Up Sally Jewell](/news/sizing-sally-jewell)

 Nov 21, 2013 9:00 AM ET

  



###### [SCA Names Top States, Universities & Sites for Conservation Volunteers](/news/sca-names-top-states-universities-sites-conservation-volunteers)

 Nov 20, 2013 2:15 PM ET

  



###### [Web Essay: A Logical Transition for Veterans](/news/web-essay-logical-transition-veterans)

 Nov 6, 2013 11:00 AM ET

  



###### [Student Conservation Association Joins US Disaster Response Program In Support of Corporation for National and Community Service and FEMA](/news/student-conservation-association-joins-us-disaster-response-program-support-corporation)

 Oct 28, 2013 4:00 PM ET

  



###### [Veterans Serve as Wildland Firefighters](/news/veterans-serve-wildland-firefighters)

 Oct 9, 2013 4:00 PM ET

  



###### [Vets Go from Firefights to Fighting Fires ](/news/vets-go-firefights-fighting-fires)

 Oct 4, 2013 1:00 PM ET