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 Elk County!
64
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
878
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
537
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Elk County. Since 2007, there have been 16 education, 7 service, 12 media, 11 creative arts, and 17 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 Elk County.
RIQUEL
Riquel, a Bucktails alumni, spent much of her time in the outdoors, mentoring others through projects such as horseback riding, hikes through caves and rock formations, and fishing trips. Riquel went on a mentored pheasant hunt with her local chapter of Pheasants Forever, and participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
ZACHARY
A Gobblers alumni, Zachary helped teacher hunter’s education courses with the Fox Township Sportsmen’s Club, wrote an article about his WLA experience for the National Wild Turkey Federation’s magazine (Turkey Talk), and repaired and improved an existing shooting range as his Eagle Scout project. Zachary also wrote regularly for WLA’s NextGen blog, and ran a trapline, volunteering with the PA Trapper’s Association.
CHLOE
A Brookies alumni, Chloe gave many educational presentations in her community, using the trifold she created at field school and using educational tools she created herself. Chloe worked on a permaculture research project with DCNR, and kept an ongoing nature journal and photography portfolios. She also participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
ELK COUNTY
64
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
878
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
537
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Elk County. Since 2007, there have been 16 education, 7 service, 12 media, 11 creative arts, and 17 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 Elk County.
RIQUEL
Riquel, a Bucktails alumni, spent much of her time in the outdoors, mentoring others through projects such as horseback riding, hikes through caves and rock formations, and fishing trips. Riquel went on a mentored pheasant hunt with her local chapter of Pheasants Forever, and participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
ZACHARY
A Gobblers alumni, Zachary helped teacher hunter’s education courses with the Fox Township Sportsmen’s Club, wrote an article about his WLA experience for the National Wild Turkey Federation’s magazine (Turkey Talk), and repaired and improved an existing shooting range as his Eagle Scout project. Zachary also wrote regularly for WLA’s NextGen blog, and ran a trapline, volunteering with the PA Trapper’s Association.
CHLOE
A Brookies alumni, Chloe gave many educational presentations in her community, using the trifold she created at field school and using educational tools she created herself. Chloe worked on a permaculture research project with DCNR, and kept an ongoing nature journal and photography portfolios. She also participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
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