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 Lancaster County!
464
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
6,570
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
1,664
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Lancaster County. Since 2007, there have been 138 education, 105 service, 61 media, 65 creative arts, and 85 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 Lancaster County.
LUCIA
A Bass alumni, Lucia submitted a vast array of nature photography – from landscapes to wildflowers to exotic vacation vistas. Lucia also kept a nature journal, and volunteered at community events with the Ephrata Community Church. She spearheaded an enrichment cluster for younger students at the Hinkletown Mennonite School, teaching classes about various conservation topics, and was an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
NYOMI
Nyomi, an Ursids alumni, volunteered for Shade Tree Commission Liaison of the City of Meadville, where she planted flowering trees in a low-income neighborhood. She took a friend to French Creek State Park and captured nature photography. Nyomi also volunteered at the Tamarack Wildlife Center.
LATHAN
Lathan, a Bucktails alumni, took community members to his local state park to enjoy the sunrise, volunteered at multiple community events with Blue Rock Fire and Rescue fire department. He also volunteered his time to help at the Lampeter Community Fair, and was a member of FFA, where he assisted with a number of different events.
KATIE
A Bucktails and Gobblers alumni, Katie spent lots of time taking community members outdoors, leading hikes and going on snowmobile adventures! She also created a plant collection, practiced her nature photography skills and submitted beautiful photo albums, taught hunting skills, and gave educational presentations about deer conservation. She was also an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
LANCASTER COUNTY
464
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
6,570
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
1,664
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Lancaster County. Since 2007, there have been 138 education, 105 service, 61 media, 65 creative arts, and 85 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 Lancaster County.
LUCIA
A Bass alumni, Lucia submitted a vast array of nature photography – from landscapes to wildflowers to exotic vacation vistas. Lucia also kept a nature journal, and volunteered at community events with the Ephrata Community Church. She spearheaded an enrichment cluster for younger students at the Hinkletown Mennonite School, teaching classes about various conservation topics, and was an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
NYOMI
Nyomi, an Ursids alumni, volunteered for Shade Tree Commission Liaison of the City of Meadville, where she planted flowering trees in a low-income neighborhood. She took a friend to French Creek State Park and captured nature photography. Nyomi also volunteered at the Tamarack Wildlife Center.
LATHAN
Lathan, a Bucktails alumni, took community members to his local state park to enjoy the sunrise, volunteered at multiple community events with Blue Rock Fire and Rescue fire department. He also volunteered his time to help at the Lampeter Community Fair, and was a member of FFA, where he assisted with a number of different events.
KATIE
A Bucktails and Gobblers alumni, Katie spent lots of time taking community members outdoors, leading hikes and going on snowmobile adventures! She also created a plant collection, practiced her nature photography skills and submitted beautiful photo albums, taught hunting skills, and gave educational presentations about deer conservation. She was also an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
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