Resilience Corps NC celebrates new partnerships
The Resilience Corps NC program recently launched its latest cohort of service members who will work in communities to deliver climate change, community resilience, capacity building, and environmental education services to host sites across the state. In order to make this the most successful year yet, CTNC has added and promoted staff, and welcomed 17…
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A Conservation Celebration
We had a great time at this year’s Conservation Celebration at Gideon Ridge Inn, raising more than $22,000 dollars in support of CTNC’s work. That’s more than double what was raised in 2021! This year, we also had more than 29 total event sponsors, the largest number of event sponsors we’ve had! The owners of…
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Conservation Voices Newsletter
Winter 2024 Read the latest issue of Conservation Voices to find out how we’re delivering a holistic vision for conservation alongside our community partners throughout the state. Read past issues of Conservation Voice.
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Lance Nathaniel
Discovering crossroads between intersectionality and environmentalism with AmeriCorps. Lance Nathaniel promotes intersectionality and community engagement with Resilience Corps NC at Keep Charlotte Beautiful. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University where he studied anthropology, emergency disaster management and leadership. As an AmeriCorps member, Lance helps to conduct effective volunteer outreach throughout Charlotte’s non-traditional communities….
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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Grace Sigmon
Uplifting communities through conservation education and recreation with Resilience Corps NC As the AmeriCorps Natural Areas Conservation Educator Grace Sigmon helps to expand the North Carolina Zoo’s education, recreation, and conservation programs in Asheboro. Each day has something different in store at the Zoo! Grace’s favorite part about her job: connecting with nature most of…
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Princeville Collaborative Shared with Top Environmental Officials
CTNC’s community-led projects are inspiring the nation to build stronger communities in the face of climate change. In July, as a recipient of the EJ4Climate grant fund, CTNC staff were invited to Mexico to discuss the accomplishments and plans of the Princeville Collaborative with government leaders from Mexico, Canada, and the United States. CTNC’s Chris…
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Crews Work to Conserve and Protect Princeville
Summer is the perfect time to accomplish work that builds a more resilient state. Embarking on Phase II of the Princeville project, CTNC worked with Conservation Corps NC and the Town of Princeville to hire summer youth crews for conservation and maintenance projects in town. The crew’s first stop was Heritage Park, 428 Mutual Boulevard…
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Climate Resilience Leaders – Nick DiColandrea
Nick DiColandrea isn’t new to CTNC. For six years, he served as the Resilience Corps NC Program Director. In 2022, he returned to a new role – Climate Strategies Officer, a position that still involves him with AmeriCorps. He works to connect AmeriCorps service opportunities to communities in need of expanded climate mitigation and recovery…
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Big Budget Win for Conservation
Gov. Cooper and Legislators Invest in NC Public Lands Our state legislators kept their promise of a short legislative session this year. There were wins and losses that stand to impact our work to protect North Carolina communities and build their resilience in the face of climate change. WIN:The legislature passed a budget with the…
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Climate Resilience Leaders – Michaella Kosia
Michaella Kosia, AmeriCorps Program Director, comes to CTNC from an unexpected field: public health. She graduated from East Carolina University with a B.S. in Public Health and her background comes from other areas of public health, such as addressing health disparities amongst marginalized communities in community health. She’s bringing her unique perspective to CTNC by…
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