Free Mentorship
Welcome to our free mentorship hub!
Connect one-on-one with experienced conservation, wildlife, and outdoor specialists who are excited to share their knowledge and guide you.
Whether you're looking for advice on:
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Choosing the right school or degree program
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Need a guest speaker to present in your classroom
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Want to set up recurring calls to talk about conservation
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Navigating job applications and career paths in natural resources/outdoors
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Discovering the best summer camps, internships, or field experiences
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Getting started with hands-on volunteering at local nature centers, zoos, or parks
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Starting or joining a school club like ecology, birding, environmental science, or outdoor adventure
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Learning how to teach kids about conservation, ecology, and respect for nature with everyday activities
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Planning family-friendly outdoor adventures that are educational and fun for all ages
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Exploring any outdoor-related topic you're curious about.
This is your place to ask questions, get real-world insights, and grow. Do not be shy
Be bold, be curious, and get creative. Reach out and take advantage of this completely free resource. The conservation community is stronger when we help each other succeed!
Feel free to message a mentor today. No question is too small or too big. Search the map below to find someone in your area, or your expertise and feel free to email them with questions!

Find A Mentor Near You
Name | Organization | Job Title | Responsibilities | Email | Location |
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Lucas Zilverberg | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks | Senior Grassland Ecologist | Helps manage, restore, and enhance grasslands on public and private land in South Dakota | Lucas.zilverberg@state.sd.us | Brookings, South Dakota 57006 |
Will Gallman | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks | Private Lands Biologist | Helps private landowners enroll into voluntary conservation programs | Will.gallman@state.sd.us | Brookings, South Dakota 57006 |
Cody Mckee | Nevada Department of Wildlife | Elk and Moose Coordinator | Helps manage elk, moose, and other big game management on public and private land | Cmckee@ndow.org | Reno, Nevada 89512 |
