Conservation Ambassador outreach can take many forms; sometimes it’s muddy boots in a stream, sometimes it’s a presentation at a local library, and sometimes it’s a piece of art that helps someone see nature in a new way.
For Eme, it was all of the above.
After attending our Brookies field school last summer, Eme continued building her connection to nature through a wide variety of outreach experiences. She began by diving deeper into environmental science, participating in aquatic macroinvertebrate monitoring and visiting a sustainable farm.
But her outreach didn’t stop there.
Eme found creative ways to express what she was learning. She created nature-inspired jewelry based on monarch butterflies and fireflies, sketched detailed charcoal drawings of trees and cicada shells, and even wrote a personal essay exploring climate change. That essay was later submitted to a national writing competition!
She also brought her passion into her community. Eme volunteered to plant native species at her school, helping improve local wildlife habitat. She shared her knowledge through a trifold display at her local library, reaching hundreds of visitors and sparking curiosity about conservation in her community.
And just as importantly, she shared these experiences on a smaller, more personal scale while mentoring friends on hikes, introducing them to outdoor exploration, and building meaningful connections through time spent outside.
Eme’s outreach shows that making an impact doesn’t require just one approach. It can be creative, scientific, personal, and public – all at the same time. Her work reflects a simple but powerful idea: when you care about the natural world, there are countless ways to share that passion with others. Great job, Eme – we are so proud of your outreach accomplishments!
Outreach Highlight: Eme Explored Every Avenue of Outreach
Posted: May 9, 2026 by Katie Mace
Conservation Ambassador outreach can take many forms; sometimes it’s muddy boots in a stream, sometimes it’s a presentation at a local library, and sometimes it’s a piece of art that helps someone see nature in a new way.
For Eme, it was all of the above.
After attending our Brookies field school last summer, Eme continued building her connection to nature through a wide variety of outreach experiences. She began by diving deeper into environmental science, participating in aquatic macroinvertebrate monitoring and visiting a sustainable farm.
But her outreach didn’t stop there.
Eme found creative ways to express what she was learning. She created nature-inspired jewelry based on monarch butterflies and fireflies, sketched detailed charcoal drawings of trees and cicada shells, and even wrote a personal essay exploring climate change. That essay was later submitted to a national writing competition!
She also brought her passion into her community. Eme volunteered to plant native species at her school, helping improve local wildlife habitat. She shared her knowledge through a trifold display at her local library, reaching hundreds of visitors and sparking curiosity about conservation in her community.
And just as importantly, she shared these experiences on a smaller, more personal scale while mentoring friends on hikes, introducing them to outdoor exploration, and building meaningful connections through time spent outside.
Eme’s outreach shows that making an impact doesn’t require just one approach. It can be creative, scientific, personal, and public – all at the same time. Her work reflects a simple but powerful idea: when you care about the natural world, there are countless ways to share that passion with others. Great job, Eme – we are so proud of your outreach accomplishments!
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