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This week’s blog was written by Nathan, a 2019 Drummers alum. Nathan is a student at Penn State. He returned to field school this past summer as a member of the Academy Support Team.
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.
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!
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!
Our programs thrive thanks to the continued involvement of our alumni, who serve as youth mentors, apprentices, summer staff, and instructors. The opportunities we offer allow alumni to return to field school each year provide them with valuable leadership development and resume-building skills as they advance in their careers. It’s truly a full-circle moment to see a former student leading the classroom as staff member. Below, we highlight the various ways our alumni contributed to the Academy this summer, giving back to the next generation.
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Streamside Discoveries
Posted: October 12, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Nathan, a 2019 Drummers alum. Nathan is a student at Penn State. He returned to field school this past summer as a member of the Academy Support Team.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, education, featured, nature observation, stream survey
In Their Own Words – Grace’s Story
Posted: October 5, 2024 by Katie Mace
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.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, featured, In Their Own Words, youth
Hiking with Friends
Posted: September 28, 2024 by Katie Mace
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!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, hiking, nature observation, outdoors
Leading by Example – Community Outreach
Posted: September 7, 2024 by Katie Mace
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!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, outreach
Engaging our Alumni at Field School
Posted: August 31, 2024 by Katie Mace
Our programs thrive thanks to the continued involvement of our alumni, who serve as youth mentors, apprentices, summer staff, and instructors. The opportunities we offer allow alumni to return to field school each year provide them with valuable leadership development and resume-building skills as they advance in their careers. It’s truly a full-circle moment to see a former student leading the classroom as staff member. Below, we highlight the various ways our alumni contributed to the Academy this summer, giving back to the next generation.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, featured, field school, instructors