Tag: featured
This week’s blog was written by Emma C., a Bucktails alumni. Emma is an avid student, ballet dancer, and nature lover. When not at dance or school, she enjoys hiking, photography, painting, watching musicals and movies, learning interesting histories, and especially reading. She was extremely excited to attend the Academy because as she puts it, nature is her, “safe place” where she feels at home. Her favorite quote is by the brilliant conservationist Rachel Carson, “One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?’”
This week’s blog was written by Kendal M., a Brookies, Bass, and Gobblers alumni. Kendal learned about the Wildlife Leadership Academy through their school’s Envirothon coach. Kendal has participated in Envirothon for five years. Their other hobbies include band, art, and softball. Kendal hopes to continue involvement with WLA throughout college and their career.
This week’s blog was written by Joanna G., a Brookies alumni. Joanna attended the academy to learn more about fisheries biology. She hopes to pursue a career in stream ecology and fluvial geomorphology. Joanna’s current hobbies are biking, hiking, and reading. She currently participates in her high school’s marching band playing the flute, and she is hoping to participate in her school’s Envirothon club this fall. Joanna also volunteers at her local library and is being trained as a volunteer at a cat rescue.
This week’s blog was written by John P., a Bucktails and Gobblers alumni. He is a new monthly blog correspondent. John is a passionate hunter and conservationist. His plans after high school are to get his master’s degree and become a wildlife biologist.
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.
Tag: featured
A Glimmer of Hope for Bats in the Fight Against White-Nose Syndrome
Posted: November 23, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Emma C., a Bucktails alumni. Emma is an avid student, ballet dancer, and nature lover. When not at dance or school, she enjoys hiking, photography, painting, watching musicals and movies, learning interesting histories, and especially reading. She was extremely excited to attend the Academy because as she puts it, nature is her, “safe place” where she feels at home. Her favorite quote is by the brilliant conservationist Rachel Carson, “One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?’”
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bats, featured, white nose syndrome
Caverns of the Mid-Atlantic
Posted: November 9, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Kendal M., a Brookies, Bass, and Gobblers alumni. Kendal learned about the Wildlife Leadership Academy through their school’s Envirothon coach. Kendal has participated in Envirothon for five years. Their other hobbies include band, art, and softball. Kendal hopes to continue involvement with WLA throughout college and their career.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: caverns, caves, featured, geological
Cicada Explosion
Posted: November 2, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Joanna G., a Brookies alumni. Joanna attended the academy to learn more about fisheries biology. She hopes to pursue a career in stream ecology and fluvial geomorphology. Joanna’s current hobbies are biking, hiking, and reading. She currently participates in her high school’s marching band playing the flute, and she is hoping to participate in her school’s Envirothon club this fall. Joanna also volunteers at her local library and is being trained as a volunteer at a cat rescue.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: cicada, featured, insect
Mentoring the Next Generation
Posted: October 26, 2021 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by John P., a Bucktails and Gobblers alumni. He is a new monthly blog correspondent. John is a passionate hunter and conservationist. His plans after high school are to get his master’s degree and become a wildlife biologist.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, outdoor mentorship, turkey hunting
Feared, Fascinating, and Very Important
Posted: October 19, 2021 by Katie Mace
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.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: ecosystem, featured, reptile, snakes