The PA Brookies students just finished “reeling” in an incredible week, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. This week, the students engaged with professionals and immersed themselves in brook trout biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and cold-water fisheries conservation. As we celebrate this week’s class of Conservation Ambassadors, take a look at the highlights from PA Brookies!
This week’s blog was written by Lily S., a Bass alumni. Lily wanted to attend the academy to learn more about the environment and all the career opportunities available. Lily loves to spend time outdoors riding her bike, fishing, and hunting.
This weeks blog post was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He describes Brookies, also known as the Native Brook Trout.
This week’s Bonus Blog was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He talks about the different types of squirrels native to Pennsylvania, as well as their habits and benefits for the state.
This weeks blog post was written by Jacob D., a Brookies alumni! He writes about a pike fish many don’t consider when fishing.
Tag: Brookies
2025 Brookies Recap
Posted: July 14, 2025 by Katie Mace
The PA Brookies students just finished “reeling” in an incredible week, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. This week, the students engaged with professionals and immersed themselves in brook trout biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and cold-water fisheries conservation. As we celebrate this week’s class of Conservation Ambassadors, take a look at the highlights from PA Brookies!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, featured, fisheries, wildlife
Wild Brook Trout
Posted: April 12, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Lily S., a Bass alumni. Lily wanted to attend the academy to learn more about the environment and all the career opportunities available. Lily loves to spend time outdoors riding her bike, fishing, and hunting.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: brook trout, Brookies, featured, fish, fishing, wildlife
Beautiful Brookies
Posted: May 7, 2019 by Nina Walk
This weeks blog post was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He describes Brookies, also known as the Native Brook Trout.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, fall, featured, fish, habitat, observers, outdoors
Squirrels
Posted: March 14, 2019 by Nina Walk
This week’s Bonus Blog was written by Jacob D., a Brookies Alumni! He talks about the different types of squirrels native to Pennsylvania, as well as their habits and benefits for the state.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, featured, forests, hunting, native, squirrels
The Other Pike
Posted: January 1, 2019 by Nina Walk
This weeks blog post was written by Jacob D., a Brookies alumni! He writes about a pike fish many don’t consider when fishing.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Brookies, environment, featured, habitat, nature observation, outdoors