Lacey Day

Environmental Education, Project Management, Mentoring, Ecology, Sustainability, Social Media Marketing

As an environmental educator, I can proudly say that my eco-mission is rooted in environmental awareness and education. At the heart, or heartwood, of my mission, you'll find hands-on experiences that connect students and community members to environmental topics. The bark of my eco-mission focuses on ecology–or the interconnectedness between all things. Nothing is ever black or white–there's always at least one gray area. The branches hone in on sustainability and the intertwining of environment, economics, and social equity. The leaves represent the actions we can take and instilling those values in others. And finally, the flowers represent the results of education and awareness. The action, if you will. And sometimes those flowers produce fruit that bear seeds and start the process all over again in someone new.
 

College Student

Hiking! I love spending time in nature and finding ways to ground myself.

During times of conflict, I have the ability to bridge the gaps. I can relay information from one side to another to help them better understand the perspective of the other person. This, in turn, lessens tension and promotes teamwork.

While serving as an AmeriCorps member, I created environmental awareness signage for Evergreen Heritage Center's Coal Trail. A group of students visited the site and hiked the trail. I had explained to them that I designed these signs and I peaked the interest of a student who was working on her Girl Scout Gold Award. Long story short, over the next year I was able to mentor the student and assist in her project. Then, I had the opportunity to attend the unveiling of her signs last month!