by: Madeline Onstott; Crewmember 2016, Crew Leader 2017 Working for the Wyoming Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program, has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I served as a crewmember last summer and enjoyed it so much I wanted to be a crew leader for this season. Although I do not recall … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #5
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Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service
April 4th, 2017 Today, Mayors, County Commissioners, and Tribal leaders across the country joined together to recognize the impact that AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and AmeriCorps VISTA members have made on critical community needs through National Service and to proclaim April 4th, 2017 as National Service Recognition Day. The Albany County Commission and Chairman Tim Chesnut … Continue reading Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service
AmeriCorps Experience #4
by Larissa Siirila; Crew Leader 2017 My name is Larissa Siirila and this year is my first time working for an Americorps organization. I was drawn to the Wyoming Conservation Corps in part because of its mission to aid in conservation efforts throughout the state, but mostly because the WCC provided the opportunity to work … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #4
AmeriCorps Reflection #3
by Emily Thornton; crew leader 2017 I have been a part of an AmeriCorps program, the Wyoming Conservation Corps, for almost 3 months and so far. I’ve met amazing people and have learned a lot about myself. I moved to Wyoming from Mississippi not knowing anyone in the area and immediately, the WCC program leaders … Continue reading AmeriCorps Reflection #3
AmeriCorps Experience #2
by Dillon Levi; crew member 2011 & 2012, crew leader 2017 AmeriCorps has been an exceptional opportunity for me to see my state and to leave with it something that will last longer than my lifetime. I can still remember the first time I saw Casper Mountain and the Bridal trail that climbs it when … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #2
AmeriCorps Experience #1
by Claire Heidel; crew member 2016, crew leader 2017 My first experience working with for Americorps was last summer as a crew member (2016) in the Wyoming Conservation Corp (WCC). What sparked my interest in joining WCC was the fact that it allowed me to become a part of something bigger than myself. I accomplished … Continue reading AmeriCorps Experience #1
WCC AmeriCorps Leaders Building Raised Beds for the Laramie Community
Every spring, the Wyoming Conservation Corps' AmeriCorps crew leaders volunteer their time to serve the Laramie Valley. Since 2010, crew leaders have worked with the Laramie Rivers Conservation District (LRCD) in a number of capacities providing spring time labor for LRCD's mission in Albany County. This year, our leaders are designing and building a variety … Continue reading WCC AmeriCorps Leaders Building Raised Beds for the Laramie Community
Glass Recycling Collection
The 2017 WCC Crew leaders were in high spirits this past weekend. On February 25th and 26th the WCC hosted a glass recycling event in the Walmart parking lot in Laramie, Wyoming. These AmeriCorps members endured single digit temperatures and high winds in an effort to divert glass from winding up in the Laramie Landfill. … Continue reading Glass Recycling Collection
P.T. Week #5, 2017
This week, we are going to calm it down a little. We have been going hard with high impact activities for the last 4 weeks so this week we are going to shift gears to more stretching, core, Pilates, and body-weight exercise. We have YouTube videos attached in case you don't recognize what the movement … Continue reading P.T. Week #5, 2017
P.T. Week 4, 2017
Better late than never. You're welcome to all those who had no other option than to take a rest day yesterday because this didn't get posted. We apologize to all those who might have been disappointed. This week, we are going to step it up a notch. Finish by the End of the Week: 500 … Continue reading P.T. Week 4, 2017
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