Our hosts, Elyse Cogburn, ACE’s Partnership Development Manager, and Dave Bastian, an ACE Division Director, take you behind the scenes with one of the nation's leading conservation corps. Discover the impactful work and inspiring stories of the individuals involved in preserving our national and state parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and local outdoor spaces.
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DISASTER RESPONSE AND MITIGATION: ACE STEPS UP TO HELP COMMUNITIES
Following a natural disaster when the initial sirens fade, the long road to recovery begins. In this episode, we dive into how conservation corps like ACE are uniquely...
ACE LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: ADVANCING SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP
In this episode of the American Conservation Experience Podcast, host Dave Bastian sits down with ACE CEO Laura Herrin and former ACE Board Chair Sarah Miggins to disc...
LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN THE FIELD: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACE CONSERVATION CREW
In Episode 6 of the American Conservation Experience Podcast, hosts Elyse Cogburn and Dave Bastian speak with Jordy Rhea and Lily Sporleder, two dedicated staff member...
INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND A LOVE FOR CONSERVATION
In this episode, host Dave Bastian talks with ACE staff members Caroline Canter and Keean Ruane—who share their backgrounds in guiding young adults into the backcountr...
FINDING PURPOSE IN CONSERVATION: STORIES OF STEWARDSHIP AND CONNECTION
In this episode of American Conservation Experience, host Elyse Cogburn explores the power of conservation and community with guests Silas Patten and Ellen Bley. Toget...
