Whether you are an upcoming high school graduate or an adult searching for a career change, you have probably experienced the sheer terror and panic that comes from not knowing what to do next. Given any person's talents, personality, characteristics, skills, and interests, there are countless potential careers — one of these being in natural resource conservation. We spoke to several ACT members to share their perspectives and experiences on conservation and their relationship with natural resources in their current position.
Armed with shovels, shears and smiles, ACT’s Young Leaders for Wild Florida (YLWF) braved the thickets of Tuscawilla Preserve on a Thursday morning in July to remove invasive plants and assist with general land management. The group removed a few bags worth of an invasive species of nightshade and trimmed dog fennel nearby at the preserve’s observation area to clear the view of the prairie and Lake Tuscawilla.