This week’s blog was written by Liam B., a Gobblers and Bass alumni. Liam is a junior in high school who has attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy as both a student and an assistant team leader over the past two summers. He has participated in WLA mainly due to to his interest in wildlife overall, and notable ornithology. He plans to attend college and afterwards pursue a career with the game commission.
This week’s blog was written by Kierra O., a Gobblers alumni. Kierra hopes to pursue my career as a veterinarian. She attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy to see if she wanted specialize in wildlife veterinary care. Kierra has always been in the woods growing up and she knew that this camp was something that she was going to enjoy. Kierra takes interest in hunting, fishing, hiking, and multiple other outdoor activities.
This week’s blog is a guest post written by Nathan C., a Drummers and Gobblers alumni. Nathan is currently studying engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Now and in the future, he hopes to work with others to create more sustainable technologies and perspectives. Whether that be in photovoltaic cell manufacturing, vertical farming, energy storage development, or something else ultimately remains to be determined. Nathan enjoys fishing, gardening, cardio, and taking naps. He came to the WLA first as a student and then twice as a volunteer to get closer to that which I hope to help preserve.
This week’s blog was written by Jacob K., a Gobblers alumni. Jacob is a rising junior at West Virginia University. He is currently pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources with a focus on wildlife. Jacob plans on becoming a wildlife biologist and hopefully studying owls in the near future. He wanted to attend the academy because he had always wanted to take a deeper dive into
This week’s blog was written by Danielle G., a Bass alumni. Danielle attended the Bass field school because she loves the outdoors. Danielle plans to go to a four-year college for Political Science or International Relations and Security.
Tag: outdoors
Turkeys and Heirlooms
Posted: October 11, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Liam B., a Gobblers and Bass alumni. Liam is a junior in high school who has attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy as both a student and an assistant team leader over the past two summers. He has participated in WLA mainly due to to his interest in wildlife overall, and notable ornithology. He plans to attend college and afterwards pursue a career with the game commission.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: family, featured, Gobblers, outdoors, turkeys, wildlife
Fishing at Shaggers
Posted: October 4, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Kierra O., a Gobblers alumni. Kierra hopes to pursue my career as a veterinarian. She attended the Wildlife Leadership Academy to see if she wanted specialize in wildlife veterinary care. Kierra has always been in the woods growing up and she knew that this camp was something that she was going to enjoy. Kierra takes interest in hunting, fishing, hiking, and multiple other outdoor activities.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: environment, featured, nature observation, outdoors
Not Your Grandma’s Composter
Posted: July 19, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog is a guest post written by Nathan C., a Drummers and Gobblers alumni. Nathan is currently studying engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Now and in the future, he hopes to work with others to create more sustainable technologies and perspectives. Whether that be in photovoltaic cell manufacturing, vertical farming, energy storage development, or something else ultimately remains to be determined. Nathan enjoys fishing, gardening, cardio, and taking naps. He came to the WLA first as a student and then twice as a volunteer to get closer to that which I hope to help preserve.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: composting, environment, featured, outdoors
Earth Through My Eyes
Posted: June 14, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Jacob K., a Gobblers alumni. Jacob is a rising junior at West Virginia University. He is currently pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources with a focus on wildlife. Jacob plans on becoming a wildlife biologist and hopefully studying owls in the near future. He wanted to attend the academy because he had always wanted to take a deeper dive into
Category: Youth Blog Tags: environment, featured, nature observation, outdoors, wildlife
Signs of Spring
Posted: May 10, 2022 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Danielle G., a Bass alumni. Danielle attended the Bass field school because she loves the outdoors. Danielle plans to go to a four-year college for Political Science or International Relations and Security.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, nature observation, outdoors