This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She writes about her experience learning how to fish with two of her friends from field school.
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!
Our Delicate Ecosystem
This week’s blog was written by Laura M., a Bass alumni. She writes about what she learned during an experiment in her environmental science class.
An Otter’s Winter
This week’s blog was written by Paige F., a Bass alumni. She tells about the unique ways that otters survive the winter.
Winter is Coming
This week’s blog was written by Jocelyn G., a Drummers alumni. She writes about the ways that meteorologists are able to predict the weather.
About those flowers on the side of the road…
This week’s blog was written by Francesca R., a Drummers alumni. She writes about the plants that you can find on the side of the road.
Fishing and Friends: A Look at the Skills and Relationships the Wildlife Leadership Academy Fosters
This week’s blog was written by Emma O., a Drummers alumni. She writes about her experience learning how to fish with two of her friends from field school.
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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