KEENE — The Adirondack Land Trust recently welcomed Theadora “Thea” Duane as their 2026 Intern for the Future of the Adirondacks.
Duane is focusing primarily on environmental education as she researches and develops materials and lesson plans to connect conservation work with community interests.
Duane graduated in May from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. She minored in studio art and has developed environmental curriculum and hands-on activities for preschoolers, school-aged children, and college students. In her time at Dickinson, Duane also completed research on the impact of charcoal hearth remnants on understory vegetation and implemented programs to educate the campus community about bees, habitat, and pollination.
“Thea’s creative vision and skills will help us bring people deeper into the benefits of land and water conservation,” said Mike Carr, Adirondack Land Trust Executive Director. “She has already enhanced our Birding for All program by adding seasonal bird bingo cards and other resources to birdwatching kits we provide to libraries.”
“Having worked in a variety of outdoor and environmental education settings, I have had the pleasure of watching a love for nature develop in people of all ages,” Duane said. “I’m excited to showcase the important work of the Adirondack Land Trust to new audiences.”
The Adirondack Land Trust’s Internship for the Future of the Adirondacks creates a pathway for young people to explore careers in conservation.