Brian Maronde, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, spearhead the restoration of 16 acres of the abandoned farmland at the Aldrich Prairie Research Station.
Ted Cemper, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, was attempting to bring bus service from Lincoln to Crete. He found out that laws have been put in place to prevent just such a service from being provided. It was calculated that the service would cost gas companies more than a $1,000,000 a year in lost revenue.
Cay Ewoldt, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, constructed food plots for game and nongame animals in the panhandle of Nebraska.
Kassandra Goforth, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, was one of two students spearheading the cleanup of the forested areas of Doane’s campus.
Blake Hoffman, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, constructed bluebird nesting boxes and placed throughout the Crete community. His work has involved the efforts several different conservation and community groups and appears to have spurred the efforts of one parent to start a Boy Scout troop in his community.
Sarah King, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, led the efforts to build an outdoor classroom adjacent to the Lied science building. This classroom will not only be used by botany and ecology classes, but will eventually be used by visiting students to participate in nature programs provided by biology students. She is still working on this project though the class ended last semester.
Matthew Kuhn, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, organized students to help clean up several area ponds and lakes. Most notably is the Wild Plum recreational area. They removed several tons of trash.
Jill Labore, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, is designing a web site which will allow students and faculty to connect with commuters who routinely drive from Crete to Lincoln. Additionally she will be connecting students who disperse from Doane to various areas around the country for weekends and breaks. Although the class has ended, she continues to pursue this project.
Meredith Meyer, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, is one of two students who spearhead the cleanup of the forested areas of Doane’s campus.
Erika Pearson, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, worked with the newly opened Health Department in Crete (which services all of the South East of Nebraska) to identify what efforts are being made to educate the public about the dangers of lead poisoning. She is compiled the first ever database of these efforts for this area of Nebraska.
Elizabeth Prigge, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, oversaw the production of education material to be sent to Rwanda. The material will be used by conservation on the ground working with the Columbus Zoo and the Partners in Conservation program to help prevent poaching and promote a sustainable lifestyle.
Anita Stokes, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, worked with educating underprivileged children.
Matthew Walbrecht, a student in Dr. Elder’s Service-Learning Conservation Biology class, constructed bird of prey nests on at the APRS.