This week’s blog was written by Liam, a Gobblers alum. Liam has an interest in wildlife, and notably ornithology. He plans to attend college and, afterwards, pursue a career with the Game Commission.
The PA Bass students 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 into bass, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and warm water fisheries conservation.
The 2025 PA Bucktails field school kicked things off with education, connection, and yes, a bit of rain. From deer biology to nature journaling and everything in between, our newest class of Conservation Ambassadors embraced every moment of the experience. As we celebrate this incredible group of students, take a look at the highlights from the week.
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.
This week’s blog was written by Vanessa V., a Bucktails alumni. Vanessa shares her virtual field school experience.
Tag: field school
Learning, Leading, Conserving: My WLA Experience
Posted: September 26, 2025 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Liam, a Gobblers alum. Liam has an interest in wildlife, and notably ornithology. He plans to attend college and, afterwards, pursue a career with the Game Commission.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, field school, outreach
2025 Bass Recap
Posted: July 2, 2025 by Katie Mace
The PA Bass students 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 into bass, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and warm water fisheries conservation.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bass, featured, field school, field school recap
2025 Bucktails Recap
Posted: June 23, 2025 by Katie Mace
The 2025 PA Bucktails field school kicked things off with education, connection, and yes, a bit of rain. From deer biology to nature journaling and everything in between, our newest class of Conservation Ambassadors embraced every moment of the experience. As we celebrate this incredible group of students, take a look at the highlights from the week.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, featured, field school, field school recap
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
My Journey in Becoming a Conservation Ambassador
Posted: May 24, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Vanessa V., a Bucktails alumni. Vanessa shares her virtual field school experience.
Category: Student Experience Series, Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, featured, field school, outreach, payitforward