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 York County!
741
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
13,768
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
3,824
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in York County. Since 2007, there have been 318 education, 143 service, 84 media, 92 creative arts, and 102 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 York County.
GRACE
Grace, a Bucktails alumni, was active in her 4-H community from the local to state level. She assisted her local clubs in teaching classes for projects from archery to shooting sports, and went on the be one of the State Project leaders for several types of projects. Grace also volunteered with the national Deer Association, was very involved in Scouts, and took amazing nature photography, which she won acclaim for in her local fair. Grace was also an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
CONNOR
Connor, an Ursids alumni, was very active in his 4-H community, regularly volunteering to help at county events, mentoring other youth in his club, and attending the State Leadership Conference. Connor also created new educational tools to teach about bear safety, volunteered at Inners Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and took community members out hiking and fishing. His nature photography was absolutely beautiful, and he submitted a number of outstanding photo albums.
CECIL
Cecil, a Brookies alumni, was very interested in his local environment, which included vernal pools. He created a new educational trifold to teach about this unique landscape feature, and participated in citizen science King’s Gap Environmental Nature Center, where he operated an educational station about vernal pools at their fall festival and distributed brochures to educate station visitors. He partnered with Master Watershed Specialists to continue the vernal pool monitoring using audio recorders, game cameras, and other equipment throughout the seasons. Cecil also worked with the Friends of Pinchot State Park and Keystone Trails Association to clear invasive plants and replace wooden walkways on muddy trails and created a very impressive insect collection.
YORK COUNTY
741
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS COMPLETED
13,768
CITIZENS ENGAGED BY CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS
3,824
HOURS OF WORK GIVEN BACK TO COMMUNITIES
Each dot on the map represents a Wildlife Leadership Academy outreach project conducted in York County. Since 2007, there have been 318 education, 143 service, 84 media, 92 creative arts, and 102 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 York County.
GRACE
Grace, a Bucktails alumni, was active in her 4-H community from the local to state level. She assisted her local clubs in teaching classes for projects from archery to shooting sports, and went on the be one of the State Project leaders for several types of projects. Grace also volunteered with the national Deer Association, was very involved in Scouts, and took amazing nature photography, which she won acclaim for in her local fair. Grace was also an active participant in the Academy’s student-driven fundraiser, Pay It Forward!
CONNOR
Connor, an Ursids alumni, was very active in his 4-H community, regularly volunteering to help at county events, mentoring other youth in his club, and attending the State Leadership Conference. Connor also created new educational tools to teach about bear safety, volunteered at Inners Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and took community members out hiking and fishing. His nature photography was absolutely beautiful, and he submitted a number of outstanding photo albums.
CECIL
Cecil, a Brookies alumni, was very interested in his local environment, which included vernal pools. He created a new educational trifold to teach about this unique landscape feature, and participated in citizen science King’s Gap Environmental Nature Center, where he operated an educational station about vernal pools at their fall festival and distributed brochures to educate station visitors. He partnered with Master Watershed Specialists to continue the vernal pool monitoring using audio recorders, game cameras, and other equipment throughout the seasons. Cecil also worked with the Friends of Pinchot State Park and Keystone Trails Association to clear invasive plants and replace wooden walkways on muddy trails and created a very impressive insect collection.
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