American Conservation Experience Podcast
Episodes
DISASTER RESPONSE AND MITIGATION: ACE STEPS UP TO HELP COMMUNITIES
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following a natural disaster when the initial sirens fade, the long road to recovery begins. In this episode, we dive into how conservation corps like...
ACE LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: ADVANCING SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the American Conservation Experience Podcast, host Dave Bastian sits down with ACE CEO Laura Herrin and former ACE Board Chair Sara...
LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN THE FIELD: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACE CONSERVATION CREW
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of the American Conservation Experience Podcast, hosts Elyse Cogburn and Dave Bastian speak with Jordy Rhea and Lily Sporleder, two dedic...
INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND A LOVE FOR CONSERVATION
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Dave Bastian talks with ACE staff members Caroline Canter and Keean Ruane—who share their backgrounds in guiding young adults ...
FINDING PURPOSE IN CONSERVATION: STORIES OF STEWARDSHIP AND CONNECTION
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of American Conservation Experience, host Elyse Cogburn explores the power of conservation and community with guests Silas Patten and ...
ADVANCING EMERGING CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS: INSIDE ACE’S EPIC PROGRAM
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of American Conservation Experience, hosts Elyse Cogburn and Dave Bastian talk about the ACE EPIC program's impact with alumni Evan Wi...
THE IMPACT OF CONSERVATION CORPS: INSIDE ACE'S CREW PROGRAM
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the American Conservation Experience, host Elyse Cogburn discusses ACE's Crew Program with Adam Scherm, ACE's National Director of ...
ROOTED IN SERVICE: THE LEGACY AND FUTURE OF CONSERVATION
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the American Conservation Experience (ACE) podcast. Join your hosts, staff members Elyse Cogburn and Dave Bastian, as ...
INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE PODCAST
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our national parks, forests, and public lands are more than just iconic American landscapes—they’re part of our country’s legacy and require car...