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 Union County!
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
640
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
115
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Union County. Since 2007, there have been 27 education, 12 service, 3 media, 4 creative arts, and 5 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 Union County.
JACKSON
Jackson, a Drummers alumni, embraced his love of birds ad the outdoors by participating in the great annual Backyard Bird Count, as well as gong on birdwatching hikes with local professors. He set up the trifold he created at field school as an educational display for his community, created wonderful photography portfolios of the nature photography he took, and was a participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
BENJAMIN
Benjamin, a Gobblers alumni, took to outdoor mentorship readily. He brought community members along with him hiking, teaching outdoor skills such as turkey calling along the way. Benjamin also applied his creative skills when out and about, keeping a nature journal, and sketching the vistas and other sights he experienced.
UNION COUNTY
51
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
640
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
115
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in Union County. Since 2007, there have been 27 education, 12 service, 3 media, 4 creative arts, and 5 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 Union County.
JACKSON
Jackson, a Drummers alumni, embraced his love of birds ad the outdoors by participating in the great annual Backyard Bird Count, as well as gong on birdwatching hikes with local professors. He set up the trifold he created at field school as an educational display for his community, created wonderful photography portfolios of the nature photography he took, and was a participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
BENJAMIN
Benjamin, a Gobblers alumni, took to outdoor mentorship readily. He brought community members along with him hiking, teaching outdoor skills such as turkey calling along the way. Benjamin also applied his creative skills when out and about, keeping a nature journal, and sketching the vistas and other sights he experienced.
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