After attending our summer field school, the Academy encourages youth to return to their communities and undertake outreach projects. These projects involve sharing their newfound knowledge through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship.
Posted: June 22, 2024 by Katie Mace
PA Bucktails – Field School Highlights
PA Bucktails was hot with excitement as students engaged with professionals and immersed themselves in the fascinating world of white-tailed deer and their habitat. As we celebrate our newest Conservation Ambassadors, take a look at the highlights from our first field school of the summer!
Posted: June 15, 2024 by Katie Mace
Reflecting on Last Year’s Field School Highlights
As we prepare to welcome this year’s class of Conservation Ambassadors, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the remarkable achievements and experiences from last year’s field school season. In 2023, the Wildlife Leadership Academy provided the opportunity for 120 high-achieving youth to immerse themselves in a comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s diverse wildlife and fish species along with their natural habitats.
Posted: June 8, 2024 by Katie Mace
Flashback Blog: A Cool Story for the Summer Heat
This week’s flashback blog was written in 2022 by Kala D., a 2008 Bucktails alumni. Kala earned her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from California University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, she graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
Posted: June 1, 2024 by Katie Mace
Class of 2023 – Record Breaking Outreach Accomplishments
After attending our summer field school, the Academy encourages youth to return to their communities and undertake outreach projects. These projects involve sharing their newfound knowledge through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship.
Posted: May 25, 2024 by Katie Mace
Outreach Highlight: Alana’s Outreach Lens
One of the most exciting things about receiving the outreach record book submissions is seeing how each student puts their own unique spin on their projects. Some students enjoy mentoring others in nature, while others prefer to give presentations about their Academy experience. Today we are highlighting the work of Alana M., a Bucktails alum who took the creative arts category by storm with an extensive photography portfolio capturing the beauty of the places she has visited and the things she has seen.