Why were you interested in participating in the NRCA? My brother participated in the NRCA experience before I did, every week he would get together with his friend and work on building a bat house. The project had given him a common goal to strive towards, he had become a scientist in my eyes. I […]
Natural Resources Conservation Academy
Meet NRCA Alumna and UConn Undergraduate Tianna Felder
Hello everyone, my name is Tianna Felder and I am one the NRCA’s fall 2019 Difference Makers. A little bit about myself, I am currently a sophomore at UConn double majoring in business management, marketing with a minor in Spanish. I was a part of the 2015-2016 CAP program where I did a grazing […]
Meet the New CTP Coordinator Nicole Freidenfelds
Hello! I am so excited (and a little nervous) to be the new Conservation Training Partnerships program coordinator. Our former fearless leader, Laura Cisneros, will still be involved with the NRCA, but now in a different role. Laura is responsible for the incredible success of this program to date, and as such, left behind some […]
Fall Field Safety
Please note: Fall archery hunting season for deer opens on September 15th and continues through the end of December. We strongly encourage our NRCA participants conducting fall field work (and anyone else in the woods) to wear blaze orange to increase your visibility during hunting season. Below are specific fall safety guidelines based on recommendations […]
Meet NRCA Alumna and UConn Undergraduate Jamie Masthay
We decided to catch up with alumni after they completed their NRCA programs to see what they are up to now. Today, we are catching up with Jamie Masthay (NRCA Class of 2016), who is a freshman studying Psychology at UConn. (Left) Jamie at UConn during the week-long CAP Field Experience in the summer of […]
Do You Want to Make a Difference in 2019?
Attention all NRCA alumni at UConn! The NRCA is currently seeking applicants to its Difference Maker Program! As a Difference Maker, you will use skills and knowledge gained during your own time with the NRCA to help current participants. Your efforts will contribute to the success of both the Conservation Ambassador Program (CAP) […]
Meet NRCA Alumna and University of New England Undergraduate Tessa Rock
Today, we got to talk with Tessa Rock, who was a member of the NRCA Class of 2016. Tessa is now a freshman studying Marine Sciences, with a Marine Biology concentration, at the University of New England. (Left) Tessa presents her independent community project poster at the Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources in March […]
Meet NRCA Alumna and UConn Undergraduate Kenechi Nkwo
We are continuing our conversations with NRCA alumni! Today, we are catching up with Kenechi Nkwo (NRCA Class of 2016), who is a sophomore studying Human Development and Family Studies at UConn. “In my high school years, I would always search for fun, educational activities to participate in over the summer; NRCA was one […]
Meet NRCA Alumnus and UConn Undergraduate Ricky Moore
We decided to catch up with alumni after they completed their NRCA programs to see what they are up to now. Today, we are chatting with Ricky Moore (NRCA class of 2014), who is a sophomore studying Natural Resources, with a concentration in Fisheries and Wildlife, at UConn. (Left) Ricky works on his independent […]
Meet NRCA Alumna and UConn Undergraduate Hannah Curran
We decided to catch up with alumni after they completed their NRCA programs to see what they are up to now. Today, we are chatting with Hannah Curran (NRCA class of 2016), who is a sophomore studying Environmental Science at UConn. (Left) Hannah presents her independent community project at the Connecticut Conference on Natural […]