This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She writes about how she started a club at her high school that focuses on environmental service work.
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!
Pursuing Environmental Interests: Starting A School Club
This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She writes about how she started a club at her high school that focuses on environmental service work.
River Otter Recovery: Surveying Otter Populations in the Rocky Mountains
This week’s blog was written by Devin G., a Bucktails alumni. He writes about the reintroduction of otters in the Southwest United States.
The Fish of 10,000 Casts
This week’s blog was written by Jacob D., a Brookies alumni. He writes about the struggles and rewards of fishing muskies.
Three Cheers for Bees
This week’s blog is written by Francesca R., a Drummers alumni. She writes to bring awareness to the diminishing bee population.
Monarchs to Mexico
This week’s blog was written by Jocelyn G., a Drummers alumni. She writes about her experience attending a Monarch Butterfly tagging session.
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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