Results: In 2008, we launched IceWatch USA.
In 2009, we launched Watch the Wild.
In 2010 and 2011, we revitalized and expanded the Pennsylvania Senior Corps (aged 55+). We also began to release videos on YouTube concerning issues like fracking and the BP Gulf Oil Spill.
In 2012, we launched our Turtle Ambassador opportunity nationally and held two Forest Summits and launched a pilot opportunity called Citizen Watch in Pennsylvania.
In 2013, we won the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award for our Senior Environment Corps program. We also launched our Climate Change Ambassador opportunity in the Great Lakes states and our Knitters for Nature's Critters nationally. We also now have Senior Environment Corps in Maryland and in Alabama.
Target demographics: engage citizens in opportunities that better their communities, the environment, and our planet.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 4,000 volunteers are engaged annually across all 50 states in environmental opportunities in their communities.
Geographic areas served: United States
Programs: IceWatch USA, Watch the Wild, Senior Environment Corps, Turtle Ambassadors, Climate Change Ambassadors, Knitters for Nature's Critters