The WCC is pleased to announce the AmeriCorps Field Leaders and Crew Leaders for the 2023 season! The leaders began work this Spring by participating in a Wilderness First Responder(WFR) course and taking part in our Leadership in Natural Resource Conservation class that runs all Spring. Alongside the course, the leaders will prepare for the … Continue reading WCC Welcomes 2023 AmeriCorps Field Leaders and Crew Leaders
AmeriCorps Experience #8
by: Tyler Paul; crew leader 2017 The Wyoming Conservation Corps is a program that has enlightened me on the potential of conserving the environment in my state and in my community. It has helped me realize all the opportunities to be involved in various community service activities as well as provided optimal learning opportunities in … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #8
AmeriCorps Experience #7
by: Tyler Carroll; crewmember 2016, crew leader 2017 During my time working with the Wyoming Conservation Corps, last summer and this winter/spring, I’ve been able to better understand my life ambitions while learning new ways to effectively work and lead in the outdoors. Having the opportunity to travel the state and work on various conservation … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #7
AmeriCorps Experience #6
by Max Benson; crewmember 2016, crew leader 2017 My first year with Wyoming Conservation Corps was in 2016. I had graduated from high school in 2015 and went directly into an apprenticeship as an electrician. After a short year, I knew the apprenticeship was not for me. Although I learned a great deal as an … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #6
AmeriCorps Experience #5
by: Madeline Onstott; Crewmember 2016, Crew Leader 2017 Working for the Wyoming Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program, has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I served as a crewmember last summer and enjoyed it so much I wanted to be a crew leader for this season. Although I do not recall … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #5
AmeriCorps Experience #4
by Larissa Siirila; Crew Leader 2017 My name is Larissa Siirila and this year is my first time working for an Americorps organization. I was drawn to the Wyoming Conservation Corps in part because of its mission to aid in conservation efforts throughout the state, but mostly because the WCC provided the opportunity to work … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #4
AmeriCorps Reflection #3
by Emily Thornton; crew leader 2017 I have been a part of an AmeriCorps program, the Wyoming Conservation Corps, for almost 3 months and so far. I’ve met amazing people and have learned a lot about myself. I moved to Wyoming from Mississippi not knowing anyone in the area and immediately, the WCC program leaders … Continue reading AmeriCorps Reflection #3
AmeriCorps Experience #2
by Dillon Levi; crew member 2011 & 2012, crew leader 2017 AmeriCorps has been an exceptional opportunity for me to see my state and to leave with it something that will last longer than my lifetime. I can still remember the first time I saw Casper Mountain and the Bridal trail that climbs it when … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #2
AmeriCorps Experience #1
by Claire Heidel; crew member 2016, crew leader 2017 My first experience working with for Americorps was last summer as a crew member (2016) in the Wyoming Conservation Corp (WCC). What sparked my interest in joining WCC was the fact that it allowed me to become a part of something bigger than myself. I accomplished … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #1
Opinion Piece that Conservation Corps Can Get Behind
Sometimes, one of us in the office stumbles across an opinion article that just needs to be shared. How can we protect our National Parks??? ...maybe consider modern conservation corps as a viable option. Note: These opinions are those of Gundars Rudzitis, and not the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Conservation Corps. full story here: http://www.hcn.org/issues/48.18/we-need-a-new-civilian-conservation-corps?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5810871304d3015255bdcb87&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook … Continue reading Opinion Piece that Conservation Corps Can Get Behind
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