An important part of being a conservation ambassador is continuing to learn and giving back. The service category covers all of these areas. Youth are encouraged to… participate in activities with wildlife biologists –such as research assistance, shadowing, monitoring activities assist local conservation organizations with service projects like stream clean-ups, food plot planting, hanging up …
Posted: November 26, 2012 by Academy Director
Carousel Breeze
Where I stood at my station, awaiting my ride I listened to the sounds of a carousel breeze Twas a brisk winter day, the air full of chill The clicking of the leaves on the pavement still With horse-like grace the leaves did their dance Then twirling in open circles, riding the wind Riding the wind on a …
Posted: October 31, 2012 by Jackie R.
Pennsylvania Elk
The famous breeding season for these massive mammals has just concluded. Now they will remain in their harems of about 15-20 animals throughout the winter. If you wish to view these amazing animals, the elk range in Pennsylvania encompasses about 835 square miles in Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Potter and Clinton counties. In the approaching winter …
Posted: September 24, 2012 by Academy Director
Experiences with Birds
The other day, I watched a movie called The Big Year. It was a comedy with Steve Martin and Jack Black as the good guys and Owen Wilson as the antagonist. In the story, each of them was trying to complete and win a big year, which was to get the most bird species out …
Posted: September 24, 2012 by Academy Director
Education
At the field school, the students are trained to teach others about wildlife and their conservation. They practice and learn how to present a PowerPoint and create educational tri-folds like the one in this photo. Through these exercises they gain confidence and valuable leadership skills. After field school, youth… give educational presentations at their …
Posted: September 23, 2012 by Academy Director
Service
An important part of being a conservation ambassador is continuing to learn and giving back. The service category covers all of these areas. Youth are encouraged to… participate in activities with wildlife biologists –such as research assistance, shadowing, monitoring activities assist local conservation organizations with service projects like stream clean-ups, food plot planting, hanging up …