This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She shares the wonderful opportunities that working with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Youth has brought her.
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!
Amazing Arachnids
This week’s blog was written by Paige F., a Bass alumni. She shares some fascinating facts about arachnids.
Exploring Hawk Mountain
This week’s blog was written by Jocelyn G., a Drummers alumni. She shared what she learned on her visit to Hawk Mountain.
Wildlife in Your Own Backyard
This week’s blog was written by Francesca R., a Drummers alumni. She shares tips on how to create a wildlife-friendly backyard.
The Importance of Field Work in Conservation
This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She shares the wonderful opportunities that working with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Youth has brought her.
The Wildlife Society
This week’s blog was written by Devin G., a Bucktails alumni. He writes about The Wildlife Society and the opportunities it has brought him.
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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