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Leadership Spotlight Diedre Brown – Central Florida Vice President Meet Diedre, a 6th generation Floridian from Tampa Bay, Florida. We were always outdoors people. I grew up fishing as soon as I could walk…bass fishing, salt water, you name it. My dad was a commercial fisherman for some time so got to enjoy deep sea fishing in the gulf. We raised and butchered our own animals, did some small game type hunting but serious hunting came later in life when I was 30. Duck hunting how I started is by far my favorite thing to hunt.   Diedre learned about ADC on a podcast years ago. She said that it was something on her radar for a long time before she met Stacy at a public meeting about a local lake and they talked about it. I joined that night and the rest is history. I joined the leadership team when I realized I wanted to contribute more to the conversation space than I was at the time. When asking her what her favorite thing about ADC was she said that the friends she has gained and the vast knowledge of all of the members. If I don’t know the answer to something I know one of our ladies will!   Although her free time is “fleeting” she enjoys spending time with her hubby (who is not a hunter) and of course her kids. I do enjoy making jewelry. I started tanning my own leathers and making products out of the leather as well as bones, feathers etc. from different animals I harvest. Most of my free time though still involves the outdoors however. Gardening and foraging is another huge passion of mine! I also asked her what she wants other ladies to know about American Daughters of Conservation, and asked her why they should join. If you haven’t found your way in the outdoor space yet or don’t know where to start your hunting journey or if there’s something you’ve been wanting to learn just ask us! Come to a meet and greet, attend one of our workshops or camping trips. There’s something within our organization for all the ladies in the outdoors. Thank you Dierdre for being part of our Leadership Team! Chapter HighlightsMaryland Chapter The Maryland Chapter has been very active in the last couple of months! In December, they took a boat out of Point Lookout and hunted sea ducks from two man layout boats. The girls had a blast and brought in Common Scoter, Surf Scoter, and Old Squall! Last week, they were invited to goose hunt Rock Hall. It was absolutely freezing and the geese didn’t cooperate but everyone had a great time and one gal collected her first Snow Goose! Chapter President Sara Stoneburner has taken two groups to Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center in Four Oaks, NC and they have collectively taken 5 pigs, a sack full of Oyster mushrooms and Lion’s mane, had some good hiking adventures, and eaten a lot of barbecue. I am looking forward to the remaining two trips with ADC!      Florida Chapter The Florida Chapter proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Whitetail Hunt Seminar on January 2–4 in Telogia, FL! They brought together seven new hunters and seven dedicated mentors for an unforgettable weekend of hands-on learning at deer camp. A huge, heartfelt congratulations to Jessica Gutowski on her first harvest — what an exciting milestone! The Florida Chapter would like to extend a big thank you to the Future of Hunting in Florida for generously allowing us to lease their camp and property for the weekend. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful to our amazing mentors who made this experience possible: Brenda, Lisa, Jade, Elizabeth, Leslie, Shannon, and Kari. Your time, knowledge, and passion for mentoring new hunters truly made a difference. We couldn’t have done it without you! Elizabeth Bland, FL Chapter Vice President   Northeast Chapter The Northeast Chapter ladies attended the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic in Essex Junction, Vermont where they were spreading the good word about ADC and raising money for their Green Mountain Conservation Camp Scholarship Fund. The ladies made some great connections in Vermont including finding a potential spot to host our Northeast Chapter LOST program for 2027! A HUGE shoutout to some of our newest members Tess, Marlena, and Lori-Lee for commuting to join us in Northern Vermont and helping with our efforts here in the Northeast! On Saturday January 24th Sheryl and member Donna hosted a Hardwater Hangout in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Although the weather didn’t fully cooperate and it was in the negatives, plus some wind, Tess from CT joined and caught her first ever fish through the ice! It was a slower day but we were able to pull in some fish and get a selfie with the EPO who gave our licenses a check. It was such a great day, despite the cold! Sheryl – NE Chapter President     For more information about specific events please contact Chapter Leaders directly See Event Details CURRENT INITIATIVES Some of our chapters are raising money for different initiatives to get women and girls outdoors! Please consider checking out these on our chapter pages and sharing on your public social media to help us raise awareness (and hopefully some funding) for these great programs! Pennsylvania  Help Us Empower the Next Generation of Outdoorswomen! The American Daughters of Conservation – PA Chapter is on a mission to sponsor a young lady to attend the Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation Camp at Raccoon Creek State Park in Hookstown, PA, June 21-27—and we need your help! Our Goal: Raise $250 to fully sponsor one aspiring outdoorswoman’s camp tuition! Every donation, big or small, helps provide a life-changing opportunity for a young lady who shares a passion for the great outdoors.  Donate Now! More Info Northeast The Northeast Chapter is heading into their second year of hosting the Green Mountain Conservation Camp (GMCC) Scholarship Program! Last year we sent 2 girls 12 – 14 to GMCC and we covered the cost, this year we hope to send 4 young ladies! The girls will attend a free week of sleep away camp, which is focused on teaching them various outdoors skills as well as them ending the week with their hunter’s education certification. Girls ages 12 – 14 eligible to apply as well as girls currently 11 years of age but would turn 12 by the time they attend camp in summer 2026. This is NOT limited to girls in the Northeast region we encourage anyone with interest to apply. There are several weeks and two locations, the parents of scholarship winners can coordinate with GMCC as to when and which location their camper wants to attend and we just cover the cost! Please share this with anyone you know who may have a young lady in their life who might benefit from attending camp at GMCC!  APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP Donate to the GMCC Fund About GMCC CURRENT FUNDRAISERSFL Hat Fundraiser The Florida Chapter Headwear Collection is officially available for pre-sale! Choose from field-ready camo, sun-smart straw, and everyday styles in Florida-inspired colors. Every purchase supports conservation, education, and community across Florida. PRE SALE OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 11th  Shop Now PA BLANKET FUNDRAISER! $30 Each including Shipping Two styles offered  Order Now |
 The Northeast Chapter is hosting their first ever fundraising banquet as well as presenting a few member awards! We are going to have a lunch of smoked bbq as well as apps and dessert! Raffles, games, door prizes, cash bar, and auctions too! WHEN? June 13th, 2026 starting at 12 pm EST WHERE? Brookline, NH The event will benefit:  Scholarships for high school students & girls attending Conservation Camp Free & low-cost education opportunities for women and girls in the Northeast The launch of our Northeast LOST (Ladies Outdoors Skills Training) program in 2027 Local conservation projects If you are traveling from out of town and want to stay the night we also have a hotel local to the event (within 30 minutes) that has provided us a room discount code.We plan to have a get together after the event concludes back at the hotel for our members & their guests. PLEASE contact NE Chapter Leadership with any and all questions! Tickets are limited to 150, and we are sharing with ADC members ONLY (to be used for them and their families & friends) until January 1st, at that time any remaining tickets will be open for purchase by the general public. Click here for Tickets Click here for Rooms   Mass Charter Fishing is a North Shore, Massachusetts sport fishing guide service offering personalized Inshore and Offshore Charters.  Members receive a $100 discount on Charters with proof of membership. Pop over and follow their Facebook page and checkout their website for more details! https://www.masscharterfishing.com/ Have photos, resources, messages, or details from your state that you want in the next newsletter? Email me at NE.PR@adconserve.org! JANUARY FUN         |
February 2026 Newsletter
