Elizabeth Ladwig

Present Address 623 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Phone 989-430-8618Email

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Education University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI September 2014-May 2018

B.A. Environmental Education, Organizational Studies, Graham Sustainability Scholar

GPA: 3.88/4.0

Core Competencies

  • Environmental LiteracyOutdoor Work/Education
  • Program Development/EvaluationEffectively Communicating Science and Environmental Issues

Professional Experience

Sustainable Living ExperienceAnn Arbor, MI November 2014-Present

Board Member

  • Created an environmental learning community to promote sustainability on campus by collaborating with a team of students and researching successful learning communities to develop programming and marketing
  • Communicated budget/programming plans to housing directors and boardfor approval, helped write grant proposals

Residential Adviser August 2016-Present

  • Developed programming for over one hundredstudentsto build community around sustainability through trips to the Campus Farm, Environmental Justice Learning Circles, and service learning with Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation

Teaching and Inspiring Environmental Stewardship Ann Arbor, MI September 2015-Present

Docent

  • Guided educational tours of the sustainable School of Natural Resources building, concisely conveyed information and answered questions to educate students of all ages on campus sustainability initiatives
  • Led and developed “Sustainability Stations” to educate elementary and middle school students on sustainability issues, and “Green Career Stations” to educate high school students on environmental career options

Matthaei Botanical GardensAnn Arbor, MI September 2017-Present

Education Volunteer

  • Educated children and families about the Children’s Garden, conservatory collections, and seasonal exhibits

Jatun Sacha FoundationAmazon Rainforest, Ecuador May 2017

Forest Conservation/Education Intern

  • Taught middle school students about North American ecosystems and assisted with outdoor science projects
  • Reforested on the Jatun Sacha reservation and maintained the Jatun Sacha Botanical Gardens

Bureau of Land ManagementWashington D.C. May 2016-August 2016

Intern for National Conservation Lands and Threatened/Endangered Species

  • Analyzed resource management plans, created Excel spreadsheets detailing desert tortoise recovery plans, wrote an executive summary, and presented research findings to field managers
  • Advised the Youth and Education team on educational outreach materials
  • Wrote an Information Bulletin for National Conservation Lands state leads on applying for grants

Dow GardensMidland, MI May 2015-August 2015

Horticultural Laborer/Tour Guide

  • Lead garden tours to educate visitors and school groups on Dow Gardens’ history and horticulture
  • Adapted to new situations and quickly developed skills by performing new gardening tasks daily such as weeding, planting, mowing, watering, mulching, and frequently lifting heavy objects

Special Skills/Certification

  • Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD certified

Awards/Honors

  • Michigan Difference Student Leadership Award for Sustainability 2017
  • University of Michigan MLK Spirit Award 2017