Emma Ehlers, Environmental Educator, releasing a monarch butterfly with summer day campers.

AmeriCorps: More Than Just a Name

August 15, 2025

Paige Manges |  Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Central Conservation Before my time at The Nature Place, AmeriCorps was just another word to me. I knew it was an “opportunity” that existed, but I didn’t fully understand the benefits, the impact, or even how it was funded. I know many people feel the same—it’s important, but…

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Emma Ehlers, Community Programs Assistant holds The Nature Place's snake, Humphry.

A Full Circle Mission

January 9, 2025

Emma Ehlers | Community Program Educator, AmeriCorps Member Why I love the outdoors –  My inspiration to serve our environment started at a young age. As a student of an art-focused charter elementary school, my love and dedication for nature evolved throughout years of hands-on, nature based exploration. From handling creatures to standing amongst trees…

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