Our Conservation Ambassadors are making a tangible impact across Pennsylvania, inspiring others and contributing to their local communities through diverse outreach projects. Take a look below to see the meaningful difference they've made in Allegheny County!
691
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
5,785
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
2,293
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Allegheny County. Since 2007, there have been 188 education, 103 service, 91 media, 101 creative arts, and 198 outdoor mentorship projects completed by Academy graduates in this county.
EXPLORE HOW OUR ALUMNI ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Click through to learn more about how Wildlife Leadership Academy students are connecting with their communities in Allegheny County.
JAKE
As a Bass alum, Jake volunteered at a fishing event for children, guided his friends on a rabbit hunt, and assisted the Game Commission's regional office with a turkey capture and tracking project.
BREE
As a Drummers alum, Bree led a group of young adults on a bird walk through Frick Park, sketched and painted a variety of creative arts projects, and returned to multiple field schools as a summer staff member.
NATHAN
As a Brookies alum, Nathan worked with the Allegheny Conservation District on a stream enhancement project in Allison Park, organized a backyard bird count event, and displayed an educational trifold about brook trout at the Northland Public Library.
OCTAVIUS
As a Ursids alum, Octavius practiced nature photography, went birding at various locations, and assisted with owl banding and other scientific research.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
691
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
5,785
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
2,293
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Allegheny County. Since 2007, there have been 188 education, 103 service, 91 media, 101 creative arts, and 198 outdoor mentorship projects completed by Academy graduates in this county.
EXPLORE HOW OUR ALUMNI ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Click through to learn more about how Wildlife Leadership Academy students are connecting with their communities in Allegheny County.
JAKE
As a Bass alum, Jake volunteered at a fishing event for children, guided his friends on a rabbit hunt, and assisted the Game Commission's regional office with a turkey capture and tracking project.
BREE
As a Drummers alum, Bree led a group of young adults on a bird walk through Frick Park, sketched and painted a variety of creative arts projects, and returned to multiple field schools as a summer staff member.
NATHAN
As a Brookies alum, Nathan worked with the Allegheny Conservation District on a stream enhancement project in Allison Park, organized a backyard bird count event, and displayed an educational trifold about brook trout at the Northland Public Library.
OCTAVIUS
As a Ursids alum, Octavius practiced nature photography, went birding at various locations, and assisted with owl banding and other scientific research.
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