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 Fayette County!
349
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
2,437
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
1,799
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Fayette County. Since 2007, there have been 78 education, 49 service, 64 media, 83 creative arts, and 75 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 Fayette County.
CALVIN
A Drummers and Ursids alumni, Calvin organized several community clean up events, working with Scouts and the Environmental Concern Organization. He submitting stunning nature photography portfolios, and wrote numerous articles about conservation topics for magazines, local newsletters, and the WLA NextGen blog. Calvin worked closely with the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and mentored a number of younger Scouts through projects from compass skills to first aid.
PETER
Peter, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, worked with the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and established the Summit Mountain Hawkwatch station at Chestnut Ridge. He wrote articles for numerous magazines, and contributed regularly to WLA’s NextGen blog, as well as submitting countless stunning photography portfolios. Peter was an active Scout, mentoring younger scouts through projects, and was awarded the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for Conservation for his work and advocacy.
CAITLIN
Caitlin, a Bass alumni, gave educational presentations to her Scout group, and conducted her senior project on the Wildlife Leadership Academy. She submitted beautiful nature photography, watercolor paintings, and sketches as creative arts projects, and got friends outdoors by leading hikes in Ohiopyle State Park. Caitlyn also organized an outing to clean up litter at the local lakeside.
FAYETTE COUNTY
349
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
2,437
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
1,799
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Fayette County. Since 2007, there have been 78 education, 49 service, 64 media, 83 creative arts, and 75 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 Fayette County.
CALVIN
A Drummers and Ursids alumni, Calvin organized several community clean up events, working with Scouts and the Environmental Concern Organization. He submitting stunning nature photography portfolios, and wrote numerous articles about conservation topics for magazines, local newsletters, and the WLA NextGen blog. Calvin worked closely with the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and mentored a number of younger Scouts through projects from compass skills to first aid.
PETER
Peter, a Drummers and Ursids alumni, worked with the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society and established the Summit Mountain Hawkwatch station at Chestnut Ridge. He wrote articles for numerous magazines, and contributed regularly to WLA’s NextGen blog, as well as submitting countless stunning photography portfolios. Peter was an active Scout, mentoring younger scouts through projects, and was awarded the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for Conservation for his work and advocacy.
CAITLIN
Caitlin, a Bass alumni, gave educational presentations to her Scout group, and conducted her senior project on the Wildlife Leadership Academy. She submitted beautiful nature photography, watercolor paintings, and sketches as creative arts projects, and got friends outdoors by leading hikes in Ohiopyle State Park. Caitlyn also organized an outing to clean up litter at the local lakeside.
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