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LEAF
Media Center
Welcome to our online media center, a resource for journalists to find out more about LEAF — a comprehensive environmental leadership program for teenagers and educators at environmental high schools. LEAF combines enriched environmental curriculum in high school classrooms with paid residential summer jobs for students on Conservancy preserves from the rocky coasts of Maine to the longleaf pine forests of Georgia.
Images are available to publish in conjunction with articles on the LEAF program. Browse under the Photos tab below, and click "View larger" to download full-size files. All photos must be credited as © TNC.
Celebrating 18 Years With LEAF
Watch former LEAF interns and NYT’s journalist Andy Revkin discuss the positive impact of LEAF on their lives.
Burning at Disney Wilderness
Watch LEAF Intern Diamond Coles explain why prescribed burns are good for nature and people! Diamond worked at The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve in Florida during the summer of 2012. See it here
Future Green Leaders
Program Director Brigitte Griswold tells Fox News about how LEAF empowers the next generation of green leaders. Watch it now
Texas LEAF Marine Internship
Adangely Nuñez shares her story. See it here
NBC Nightly News
See how LEAF is Making a Difference for interns like Amerlin. Watch now
CBS Early Show
Explore LEAF with interns at the Mashomack Preserve. Go now
Nature Magazine
Read how a summer with LEAF changed Josh Carrera's Life. Go now
New York Daily News
Read about Victor Medina's journey to the top. Go now
Latina Magazine
Meet Chanel Ramirez, one of 15 emerging Latina leaders! Download
Nature Magazine
Read how LEAF builds self-confidence, work skills and a love of nature. Download
LEAF Program Brochure
See a brochure about LEAF's recent expansion. Download
Press Releases
The Nature Conservancy's LEAF Student Awards Ceremony
December 15, 2010
The Nature Conservancy's LEAF Program Nominated for Disney's Friends for Change: Project Green
September 16, 2010
The Nature Conservancy’s LEAF Creates Education Network
September 13, 2010
Summer Stewardship Begins for Urban Youth
July 8, 2010
The Nature Conservancy Expands LEAF Program
June 23, 2010
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