This week’s blog was written by Lorelei M-B., Bucktails, Brookies, Gobblers, and Ursids alumni. Lorelei is the Founder/CEO of Heart Hugs, a global organization that provides tangible support and advocacy for congenital heart defect awareness, detection, and treatment.
Posted: October 19, 2021 by Katie Mace
Feared, Fascinating, and Very Important
This week’s blog was written by Joseph S., a Brookies alumni. He is mainly interested in reptiles – especially snakes, amphibians, and fish. Joseph has many reptile species and both fresh and saltwater fish at home and in the pond in his backyard. Joseph enjoys hiking and kayaking in national parks, state parks, and wildlife refuges. He would like to become a herpetologist or toxicologist.
Posted: October 12, 2021 by Katie Mace
The Forgotten Fish
This week’s blog was written by Lily S., a Bass alumni. Lily wanted to attend the academy because she wanted to learn more about the careers involved and more about the environment. She loves to spend time outdoors riding her bike, fishing, and hunting.
Posted: October 5, 2021 by Katie Mace
Protecting Piping Plovers in Pennsylvania
This week’s blog was written by Lorelei M-B., Bucktails, Brookies, Gobblers, and Ursids alumni. Lorelei is the Founder/CEO of Heart Hugs, a global organization that provides tangible support and advocacy for congenital heart defect awareness, detection, and treatment.
Posted: September 28, 2021 by Katie Mace
Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
This week’s blog was written by Sierra R., a Bass alumni. She attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy this summer because it looked like a good opportunity to further her education and to give her a deeper look into different career fields. Sierra’s hobbies include hiking, nature journaling, Girl Scouts, and theater.
Posted: September 21, 2021 by Katie Mace
Coral Reefs and Why They Need to Be Conserved
This week’s blog was written by Abbey T., a Bucktails alumni. Abbey enjoys studying animals in their natural habitats as well as how their presence is able to impact the environment they live in. She isn’t sure what career she would like to pursue, but she is interested in possibly being a biologist, environmentalist, or doing something in Nature Conservation. Abbey wanted to attend the Academy because she really wanted more experience in conservation and ways that she could apply that knowledge.