Park ranger and former Girl Scout Heatherann Lamberto works at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What inspired you to work in the parks and recreation field?
A lifelong passion for the great outdoors that started as a child when I participated and later volunteered for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation camps.
Describe your job in the Florida Park Service. What are the favorite parts of your job?
My job encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities and opportunities including maintenance and interpretation.
One of my favorite parts of my job is being given the opportunity to educate and, most importantly, inspire the public about the importance of environmental preservation for future generations.
How did your participation in Girl Scouts prepare you for your career?
Participating in Girl Scouts helped me learn leadership skills at a young age, as well as sparked my interest in the sciences.
What advice would you offer to young women who want to pursue a career in parks and recreation?
Give back to your community as often as possible, volunteer and become involved.
Become an active part of preservation and environmental education by seeking out volunteer opportunities at your local parks and resource-based recreation areas.
