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 Lackawanna County!
64
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
951
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
421
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Lackawanna County. Since 2007, there have been 20 education, 7 service, 21 media, 8 creative arts, and 8 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 Lackawanna County.
FIONA
A Bucktails alumni, Fiona spent much of her time mentoring youth in her community as a volunteer counselor at Camp Archibald. Fiona designed and constructed a slingshot course for youth, as well as taught safety and outdoor skills. She took community members on hikes and tree ID walks, and submitted her own original paintings as creative arts projects.
KEITH
Keith, a Bass alumni, used what he learned at field school to practice his photography skills and served as a Photo Friday specialist through submission of his outstanding nature photography to the Academy to share on social media. He also took community members on plant ID hikes and completed his hunter safety course through the PA Game Commission.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
64
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
951
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
421
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Lackawanna County. Since 2007, there have been 20 education, 7 service, 21 media, 8 creative arts, and 8 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 Lackawanna County.
FIONA
A Bucktails alumni, Fiona spent much of her time mentoring youth in her community as a volunteer counselor at Camp Archibald. Fiona designed and constructed a slingshot course for youth, as well as taught safety and outdoor skills. She took community members on hikes and tree ID walks, and submitted her own original paintings as creative arts projects.
KEITH
Keith, a Bass alumni, used what he learned at field school to practice his photography skills and served as a Photo Friday specialist through submission of his outstanding nature photography to the Academy to share on social media. He also took community members on plant ID hikes and completed his hunter safety course through the PA Game Commission.
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