How are nature center leaders impacting their communities? Find out in the latest issue of Directions, the ANCA journal. With trends in the profession and stories of innovative leadership, Directions is a must-read for anyone in the nature & environmental learning center field.
This issue features stories and information about:
Leadership at Chippewa Nature Center
- "Looking to the future, I’m excited to see how our industry will come together to broaden the voices at the table, and contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities, connected to nature." — Dennis Pilaske, Executive Director of Chippewa Nature Center
Louisville Nature Center's growth and ANCA Award
- "Several things over the past five years have convinced me that we so much more than 'matter,' that we are integral to the community and the environmental movement." — Rebecca Minnick, Executive Director of Louisville Nature Center
Creating inclusive programs at Elachee Nature Science Center
- "We know that our mission is only achievable when we see a wide variety of faces and families enjoying the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits of learning and engaging in the outdoors." — Sam Fricks, Programs & Events Manager, and Kristin Love, Director of Natural Resources and Conservation at Elachee Nature Science Center
Finding joy in the ANCA community
- “The need to be together, in-person, played a pivotal role in the formation of ANCA, and we will continue to connect our members and provide opportunities for networking, support, and friendship.” — Jen Levy, ANCA Executive Director