At PA BROOKIES, the brook trout serve as a springboard to learn about biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and coldwater conservation. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Brookies Field School.
TROUT DISSECTION
Students explore trout anatomy and diseases through dissections led by fisheries biologists.
MACRO COLLECTIONS
Students collect, identify, and learn about macroinvertebrates’ role as indicators of stream quality.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Students learn how various land management practices effect local streams and in turn watersheds.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, PA DEP, Clinton County Conservation District, PA Council of Trout Unlimited and more!
FLY FISHING
Students are mentored on how to tie flies and cast a fly rod and get an evening to try their hand at what they learned.
CLASSROOM TIME
Students enhance their knowledge base of brook trout, natural history, ecology, conservation, and more through detailed lectures in the classroom from renowned experts in their fields.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations and team building exercises.
Explore some more!
Check out sample lectures and browse through the highlight videos below to explore the ins and outs of field school!
PA BROOKIES
DETAILS
FIELD SCHOOL DATES
July 18-22, 2023
FIELD SCHOOL LOCATION
Camp Krislund in Madisonburg, PA
At PA BROOKIES, the brook trout serve as a springboard to learn about biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and coldwater conservation. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Brookies Field School.
TROUT DISSECTION
Students explore trout anatomy and diseases through dissections led by fisheries biologists.
MACRO COLLECTIONS
Students collect, identify, and learn about macroinvertebrates’ role as indicators of stream quality.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Students learn how various land management practices effect local streams and in turn watersheds.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, PA DEP, Clinton County Conservation District, PA Council of Trout Unlimited and more!
FLY FISHING
Students are mentored on how to tie flies and cast a fly rod and get an evening to try their hand at what they learned.
CLASSROOM TIME
Students enhance their knowledge base of brook trout, natural history, ecology, conservation, and more through detailed lectures in the classroom from renowned experts in their fields.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations and team building exercises.
Explore some more!
Check out sample lectures and browse through the highlight videos below to explore the ins and outs of field school!
Are you ready to take the next step?
Apply today to become a Conservation Ambassador !