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  • Hungry Invaders: American Bullfrogs

    Updated on June 18, 2019

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    This week’s blog was written by Carter W., a Brookies Alumni! He gives us some interesting information about the American Bullfrog, and the havoc they can wreak on ecosystems they come to inhabit.

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  • Banding the Most Enigmatic Owl in the State

    Updated on June 15, 2019

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    This week’s blog post was written by Devin G., a Bucktails Alumni! He describes the saw-whet owl, and the opportunities he has had to work with this elusive owl population.

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  • The American Beaver

    Updated on June 8, 2019

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    This week’s blog post was written by Zachary M., a Gobblers Alumni! He describes how the American Beaver almost reached extinction but were repopulated thanks to the efforts of wildlife conservationists. He also talks about the ways in which they benefit the environment.

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  • The Art of Nature

    Updated on May 28, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Emma O., a Drummers Alumni! She describes the things she took away from her time in the Drummers WLA camp. Most notably, a passion for depicting nature in art.

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  • The New National Park

    Updated on May 21, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Molly H., a Drummers Alumni! She writes about National Park Cities, and the initiatives London is trying to bring about to aid in animal conservation.

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  • Beneath a Rock

    Posted on May 14, 2019

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    This week’s blog post was written by Eileen C., a Bucktails and Gobblers Alumni! She encourages us all to take time to appreciate the small wonders of nature.

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  • On The Hunt: Lucky Day

    Updated on May 9, 2019

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    This weeks bonus blog post was written by Rosalie S., a Bucktails Alumni! She describes a cold morning during archery season where the weather wasn’t ideal, but luck turned her way. 

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    This photo shows two doe grazing

  • Beautiful Brookies

    Updated on May 11, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He describes Brookies, also known as the Native Brook Trout.

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  • Eastern Indigo Snake

    Updated on April 30, 2019

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    This weeks Blog Post was written by Carter W., a Brookies Alumni! He describes the endangered Eastern Indigo Snake, as well as it’s lifestyle and habits.

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  • My Passion for Photography

    Updated on April 27, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Devin G., a Bucktails Alumni! He gives us some tips on how to take a better photo, and includes some great pictures he took as a reference!

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Nominate a Teen Today

We are now taking nominations for the 2019 field school season. Academy students gain extensive knowledge about wildlife, fisheries, and conservation plus develop leadership and communication skills. Do you know of a student who would benefit from our program? Nominate them today!

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Our Mission

The mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations. A year round program, the… Read More

Nominate A Teen

The Wildlife Leadership Academy enriches Pennsylvania teens and empowers them to become certified Conservation Ambassadors through attending one of our 5-day residential summer field schools:  white-tailed deer, brook trout, ruffed grouse, turkey, or bass. Our students gain extensive knowledge… Read More

Adult Mentor Opportunties

“I have gained a new insight into the opportunities that exist in conservation, ecology, and wildlife studies; I had no idea how much we stood to learn about grouse!”   -Cindy, 2015 Team Leader (PA Drummers) By participating… Read More

In the News

We are excited to share a highlight of youth written articles, local stories about the Wildlife Leadership Academy by outdoor writers as well as digital stories by our students about how they become interested in conservation!  You can also hear from our students on the NextGen Blog.

READ our 2017 ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING “THE WILDLIFE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY EXPERIENCE”

WATCH our story through the lens of the PA Bass Field School

LISTEN to Director Michele Kittell share why she thinks teens are making a difference on WITF’s Smart Talk! Read More

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PARENTS

Does your teen have a passion for the outdoors and conservation? Do they spend hours in the stream or take up causes on behalf of wildlife in their community?

At the Wildlife Leadership Academy, we are dedicated engaging this passion in your child and taking it to the next level by training them to be a Conservation Ambassador through a hands-on conservation education experience, leadership training and mentorship.

Their journey to become a Conservation Ambassador begins by attending one of our 5-day residential summer field schools and is followed by community outreach.

This experience will help your child… Read More

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EDUCATORS

As an educator, you strive to bring your devotion to your students to life every day in and out of the classroom – teaching students and inspiring them to pursue their passions in order to achieve their career goals.  Make a difference and get involved with the Academy today. Read More

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The mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations. The Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a cooperative initiative involving state agencies and conservation organizations.

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