Alumni Engagement
ACE Alumni
Welcome, ACE Alumni! Whether you are a recent or seasoned ACE grad, we know that the journey doesn't end when your term does. The friendships you've made and skills you've gained are only one part of being a lifelong ACE family member.Â
We thank you for your service and hope that we continue to stay connected!
Ways to stay in touch:
- Join our alumni social media groups on Facebook and LinkedIn - links are below
- Sign up for our Alumni Newsletter
- Share a testimonial
- Join our Alumni Ambassador Program - see below.
Alumni Ambassador Program
 This program elevates Alumni experiences to a wider audience and helps to recruit the next generation of conservationists. ACE Alumni Ambassadors utilize their personal and professional connections to expand ACE’s story and influence.
This volunteer opportunity is intended to benefit ACE Alumni by providing further mentorship and professional development, while developing skills to pursue personal and professional goals.  ACE Alumni Ambassadors will serve in a voluntary six-month commitment (with possibility of extension).Â
For more information, click on the Learn More button below or feel free to contact:Â
Elyse Cogburn
ecogburn@usaconservation.org
ACE Learning Portal
Access a comprehensive library of resources tailored for the ACE community.
Who it’s for: Staff, Alumni, and Members.
How to access:Â This is a secured site. Please email Elyse Cogburn at ecogburn@usaconservation.org or touch base with your ACE point of contact to receive the access password and site link.
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A Reflection by ACE Member Kelsey Rivera
“After finishing, I’ll reflect on the best times I’ve had working at El Yunque National Forest. There are plenty of hard days here, but the most gratifying parts are the days working as a team with some of the best people and work environment I’ve had the privilege to be a part of.â€
Some people call it trail maintenance... we call it giving Mother Nature a little glow-up. ✨🌲
Build skills, gain experience, and contribute to meaningful conservation efforts. 🌲 Now recruiting:
Botany Specialist Crew Member
📠Southwest Region
â Join an important seed collection effort!
🔗 Apply at "Conservation Crew`
Eastern Division Crew Member
📠Eastern Region | Asheville, NC
â Join our crew with an Aug start date
🔗 Apply at `Conservation Crew`
Biological Support Member
📠US FWS Chesapeake Bay field office in Annapolis, MD
â Contribute to management and protection of nesting birds!
🔗 Apply at `EPIC Positions`
Forestry Members
ðŸ“Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee, SC
â Conduct forest inventories, including GPS and GIS technology & housing included
🔗 Apply at `EPIC Positions
Traditional Trade Advancement Program (TTAP)
ðŸ“Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Ajo, AZ
â Learn essential trade skills while contributing to NPS sites - housing is often Included. Multiple TTAP openings at various sites available.
🔗 Apply at ‘EPIC Positions’
Check our website for more opportunities - link in bio.
#outdoors #conservation #internships #nature
Another day, another iconic backdrop. ðŸœï¸
Our ACE Mountain West teams recently supported various native and invasive species management projects at Zion National Park.
Crew stats:
🌱 529 plants planted in the field
🪴 722 plants transplanted in nursery
🌳 190 trees staked
Learn more about our crew`s impact at: https://www.usaconservation.org/partner
#nationalparks #conservation #outdoors #nature #publiclands
Relationship status: still in love with conservation 🤎
What trail, park, or outdoor spot has a special place in your heart?
#outdoors #nature #conservation #publiclands
Gain hands-on experience, build your expertise, and support conservation efforts that matter.. Join us today! 🛠ï¸ðŸŒ±
Pacific West Backcountry Trail Crew Member
ðŸ“Northern CA – Lake Tahoe
âIdeal for those with an interest in conservation!
🔗 Apply at ‘Conservation Crew’
Botany Specialist Crew Member
📠Southwest Region
â Join an important seed collection effort!
🔗 Apply at ‘Conservation Crew’
Career Exploration Members
ðŸ“Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in VT
â Ideal for those with an interest in cultural resources and interpretation!
🔗 Apply at ‘EPIC Positions’
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Opportunity
ðŸ“Brigham City, UT
â Ideal for those with interest or background in natural resources, biology, ecology, or related fields
🔗 Apply at ‘EPIC Positions’
Cultural Resource Member
📠John Muir National Historic Site at Martinez, CA
â Ideal for those interested in museum collection management
🔗 Apply at ‘EPIC Positions’
Invasive Species Strike Team Member
📠Salt Plains and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuges in Karnack, TX
â Ideal for those with interest in conservation and supporting migratory birds – housing provided!
🔗 Apply at ‘EPIC Positions’
Visit usaconservation.org for more opportunities.
#outdoors #conservation #internships #nature #history
It’s not every day your worksite looks like something from another planet… ☄ï¸
ACE Southwest crew members recently took on a one-of-a-kind project at Meteor Crater in Arizona!
The crew constructed a new and improved trail route to allow for easier and safer access to the crater.
Project highlights include:
🥾 New hand-built trail: 178.15 feet
🪨 Cubic feet of rock set: 493
âš’ï¸ Rock steps installed: 24
Huge shoutout to this crew for their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail! ðŸ‘
#conservation #arizona #southwest #trails #conservationcorps
Protecting habitat one project at a time! 🌿
One of our ACE Pacific West Crews recently supported the Mojave Desert Land Trust at Palisades Ranch by reducing fuels and repairing fencing across this 1,000+ acre conservation property.
This property will also become the future home of a visitor center where the public can learn more about the unique riparian habitat.
Big kudos to the crew for their hard work protecting and improving this special landscape! 🙌
#crewlife #conservationcrew #publiclands #restoration #outdoors
If this was an album cover, what would it be called? 🤔
This is definitely going platinum — best name wins. ⬇ï¸
#outdoors #conservationcrew #nature #funny #forest
