This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She shares how her experiences with the Wildlife Leadership Academy have helped her discover her future career path.
This week’s blog was written by Elizabeth B., a Bucktails and Drummers alumni. She shares a reflection of her experiences as a conservation ambassador.
This week’s blog is a poem written by Sinclaire O., a Bucktails alumni. She writes about the wonderful things you can find in the ice if you look close enough.
We are now taking nominations for the 2020 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!
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.
Our student’s Conservation Ambassador journey begins as they attend rigorous summer field schools that focus on wildlife/fisheries biology and conservation as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship. Take a tour of a field school below or click right through to learn the benefits of being a part of the Wildlife Leadership Academy and apply!
The Wildlife Leadership Academy: Discovering My Voice in Conservation
This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She shares how her experiences with the Wildlife Leadership Academy have helped her discover her future career path.
A Conservation Ambassadors Journey
This week’s blog was written by Elizabeth B., a Bucktails and Drummers alumni. She shares a reflection of her experiences as a conservation ambassador.
Ice
This week’s blog is a poem written by Sinclaire O., a Bucktails alumni. She writes about the wonderful things you can find in the ice if you look close enough.
Deer Exclosures
This week’s blog was written by Sinclaire O., a Bucktails alumni. She writes about her experience maintaining deer exclosures.
West Nile Virus’ Lethal Effect on Ruffed Grouse
This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She writes about how the West Nile Virus is effecting the ruffed grouse population.
Nominate a Teen Today!
We are now taking nominations for the 2020 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!
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.
Becoming a Conservation Ambassador
Our student’s Conservation Ambassador journey begins as they attend rigorous summer field schools that focus on wildlife/fisheries biology and conservation as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship. Take a tour of a field school below or click right through to learn the benefits of being a part of the Wildlife Leadership Academy and apply!
PA Bucktails
Focusing on white-tailed deer, their biology, habitat and management.
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Focusing on bass and warm water conservation.
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Focusing on brook trout and coldwater conservation.
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Focusing on ruffed grouse and early successional habitat.
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Focusing on the wild turkey, their biology and habitat engagement.
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Focusing on the black bear, its biology and habitat needs.
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