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  • Upland Bird Dogs and Hunting

    Updated on April 16, 2019

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    This weeks blog was written by Zachary M., a Gobblers Alumni! He discusses bird dogs, and how he trained his own German Shorthaired Pointer to hunt.

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    A brown and white dog lifting one paw and pointing its nose into the distance. He is standing by a field and green grass

  • The Geological Formations of Watkins Glen State Park

    Updated on April 13, 2019

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    This weeks Blog Post was written by Emma O., a Gobblers Alumni! She describes a trip to Watkins Glen State Park and the scientific history behind some of the amazing views there.

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  • Environmental Advocacy

    Updated on April 2, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Nick S., a Drummers, and Bass Alumni! He discusses the interesting opportunity he had to go to Washington D.C. and learn more about environmental legislation. 

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  • On The Hunt: My Lucky Day

    Updated on March 28, 2019

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    This weeks Bonus Blog post was written by Rosalie S., a Bucktails Alumni! She writes about a thrilling hunt. 

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  • Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus

    Updated on March 26, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Molly H., a Drummers Alumni! She explains all of the efforts Chatham University has made to create a sustainable and environmentally conscious campus.

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  • Dive Deeper

    Updated on March 19, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Eileen Cox, a Bucktails and Gobblers Alumni! She writes about her introduction to snorkeling, and all of the life teaming beneath the water’s surface.

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  • Squirrels

    Updated on March 14, 2019

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    This week’s Bonus Blog was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He talks about the different types of squirrels native to Pennsylvania, as well as their habits and benefits for the state.

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  • Hike With Care

    Updated on March 12, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Laura M., a Bass Alumni! She describes a trip to Ricketts Glen State Park and gives some detailed advice on precautions to take when on the trail.

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  • ECO Camp

    Updated on March 5, 2019

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    This weeks blog post was written by Carter W., a Brookies Alumni! He writes about the opportunities afforded to him by a summer camp in the Poconos.

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  • Coral Reef Protection: A Global Concern

    Updated on March 12, 2019

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    This week’s Bonus Blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers Alumni! She lays out some compelling information about coral reefs, and how Pennsylvanians can help protect them, even if we don’t have an ocean nearby.

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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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