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 Erie County!
41
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
539
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
112
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Erie County. Since 2007, there have been 25 education, 6 service, 2 media, 1 creative arts, and 3 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 Erie County.
ABIGAYLE
Abigayle, a Brookies alumni, worked with the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association, giving educational presentations and volunteering at events. She also helped the PA Fish and Boat Association stock trout, took her friends hiking, and participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
CLAY
Clay, a Drummers alumni, wrote for WLA’s NextGen blog, and gave educational presentations (including using live animals!) at his local high school. Clay also worked with Environment Erie to design and implement a rain garden, and gave a presentation about the rain garden to Creek Connections at Allegheny College. He also worked with Creek Connections to do water sampling and macroinvertebrate collecting to determine stream health.
BRIEANNA
A Bucktails alumni, Brieanna educated her community by giving presentations about her knowledge of the white-tailed deer and her Academy experience, speaking at the Sparta Sportsmen’s Club and her local Youth chapters of the Sportsmen’s Club. She left the educational trifold she made at field school as an educational display at the Spartansburg Fair. Brieanna also participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
ERIE COUNTY
41
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
539
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
112
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Erie County. Since 2007, there have been 25 education, 6 service, 2 media, 1 creative arts, and 3 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 Erie County.
ABIGAYLE
Abigayle, a Brookies alumni, worked with the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association, giving educational presentations and volunteering at events. She also helped the PA Fish and Boat Association stock trout, took her friends hiking, and participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
CLAY
Clay, a Drummers alumni, wrote for WLA’s NextGen blog, and gave educational presentations (including using live animals!) at his local high school. Clay also worked with Environment Erie to design and implement a rain garden, and gave a presentation about the rain garden to Creek Connections at Allegheny College. He also worked with Creek Connections to do water sampling and macroinvertebrate collecting to determine stream health.
BRIEANNA
A Bucktails alumni, Brieanna educated her community by giving presentations about her knowledge of the white-tailed deer and her Academy experience, speaking at the Sparta Sportsmen’s Club and her local Youth chapters of the Sportsmen’s Club. She left the educational trifold she made at field school as an educational display at the Spartansburg Fair. Brieanna also participated in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
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