The Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) is thrilled to welcome Bruce Scigliano as its first-ever Communications and Marketing Intern. His journey from a game warden to a game outdoor storyteller is as compelling as the landscapes SCLT works to conserve.
Bringing a deep-rooted conservation ethic, a knack for connecting with people, and a fresh eye for visual storytelling, Bruce is ready to capture and share stories about our beautiful Bighorns backyard and the stories of those who cherish it.
He’s stepping into this role to expand his skills into photography and videography—new tools to help tell old stories in fresh ways. For him, this internship is not just a learning opportunity but a meaningful chance to give back to an organization he has long admired. “Working with SCLT allows me to honor a place I deeply respect,” he shares.
What drew him to SCLT is what draws many: a profound belief that land is foundational, not just for sustenance or economic return, but for inspiration, history, and a sense of belonging. “Our story begins with the land,” he explains. “Organizations like SCLT enrich our lives by connecting us to that story through trails, conservation, historical preservation, and education.”
Though already familiar with SCLT, Bruce has been surprised by the breadth and depth of its educational programming and conservation work. “This is a busy place!” he notes with enthusiasm.
Bruce’s past career as a Wyoming Game and Fish Department Game Warden and, most recently, as an Outdoor Recreation Pathfinder for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, has uniquely prepared him for his role with SCLT. Accustomed to talking with everyone from hunters to hikers and ranchers to mountain bikers, he’s used to learning people’s stories and helping them engage more deeply with the outdoors. “Now, whether I’m on a trail with a camera or at a Discovery Session, Unplug, Explore History, volunteer day, or the upcoming Backyard BBQ, I’m still connecting people to the land—just in a new way.”
His love for wild places began early, wandering hills alone as a child and learning conservation from his grandfather, who grew rare alpine plants and often quoted Aldo Leopold. That early influence—combined with his parents’ strong sense of duty—has shaped a lifetime of service to land, wildlife, and community. “I don’t believe in grand gestures,” he says. “The world gets better by taking care of one small corner at a time.”
Looking ahead, he’s most excited to share the stories of the volunteers and others who make SCLT’s work possible. “I want to celebrate the people who dig trail, move rock, and clear brush. They’re turning dreams into reality.”
When he’s not in the field or behind a mic recording his old-time-radio-style podcast Dawson’s Den, you’ll find him riding horses, hiking, fishing, and crafting a scale model theme park with stunning detail.
At his core, he’s a storyteller and a teacher—not because he claims to know more, but because he believes learning is too exciting not to share. And that’s exactly what he plans to do at SCLT.
When you see Bruce on the trail or at a program this season, be sure to say “howdy” and ask him to connect you with a great place that’s a bit off the beaten path to explore and enjoy in our beautiful Bighorns backyard.
For more information about Sheridan Community Land Trust, please visit https://SheridanCLT.org/.
Find fun ways you can connect to land and history in Sheridan County, please visit https://SheridanCLT.org/Events.
