After graduating as Conservation Advocate or as Conservation Ambassadors, students are charged with completing outreach in education, service, creative arts, media engagement, and outdoor mentorship. Students are currently well on their way to completing hundreds of hours of outreach, reaching thousands of people across the Commonwealth and beyond! Here at the Academy, it is essential to demonstrate what outreach can look like. Read this week’s blog to see what our full-time staff do as outreach!
Posted: October 5, 2024 by Katie Mace
In Their Own Words – Grace’s Story
Introducing our new series: In Their Own Words! We’re excited to share stories directly from our incredible alumni, highlighting their personal journeys with the Wildlife Leadership Academy. This week we are featuring Grace, a 2022 Bucktails alum. Watch the video below to hear Grace share her experiences with the Academy.
Posted: September 28, 2024 by Katie Mace
Hiking with Friends
This week’s blog was written by Alexis C., a 2020 Ursids alum. Alexis graduated from high school this past spring where she was the president of the History Honor Society, president of the Climate Club, and graduated with honors cords. While in school, she attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) which is a premier leadership development program for students. This summer, Alexis returned to field school as a Academy Support Team member at Bucktails, Gobblers, and Ursids!
Posted: September 21, 2024 by Katie Mace
Penn’s Cave
This week’s blog was written by Stefani G., an Ursids alum. Stefani was born in Venezuela and has always wanted to work with animals. It is her hope that someday she will become a wildlife biologist.
Posted: September 14, 2024 by Katie Mace
Three Things I Wish I Knew about Going into the Environmental Workforce
This week’s blog is a guest post written by Kala, a 2008 Bucktails alum. Kala is a Project Manager with Environmental Solutions & Innovations (ESI), where she works as a Protected Species Regulatory Manager. Her career has taken her all across North America working with many different species – both terrestrial and aquatic.
Posted: September 7, 2024 by Katie Mace
Leading by Example – Community Outreach
After graduating as Conservation Advocate or as Conservation Ambassadors, students are charged with completing outreach in education, service, creative arts, media engagement, and outdoor mentorship. Students are currently well on their way to completing hundreds of hours of outreach, reaching thousands of people across the Commonwealth and beyond! Here at the Academy, it is essential to demonstrate what outreach can look like. Read this week’s blog to see what our full-time staff do as outreach!