As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many milestones and accomplishments of 2024. It has been an incredible year of growth for the Wildlife Leadership Academy, and we are excited to share the highlights with you!
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
PA Bucktails was hot with excitement as students engaged with professionals and immersed themselves in the fascinating world of white-tailed deer and their habitat. As we celebrate our newest Conservation Ambassadors, take a look at the highlights from our first field school of the summer!
This week’s flashback blog was written in 2022 by Kala D., a 2008 Bucktails alumni. Kala earned her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from California University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, she graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
This week’s blog was written by Cody S., a Gobblers alumni. This summer, at the Gobblers field school, Cody learned from experts about turkey species and their habitat. His favorite experience at the field school was learning from all the professionals. At the Academy, Cody also learned skills that will help him become a leader in his community. Cody has done a roadside cleanup, wrote newspaper articles, and created trifolds for display at libraries for his outreach record book.
Tag: wildlife
Reflecting on 2024
Posted: December 28, 2024 by Katie Mace
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many milestones and accomplishments of 2024. It has been an incredible year of growth for the Wildlife Leadership Academy, and we are excited to share the highlights with you!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: 2024, featured, wildlife, youth
My Journey to 100 Birds
Posted: December 21, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Erika, a 2016 Brookies alum. Since then Erika has attended all 6 programs as a staff member. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University in May with a double degree in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. Erika currently pursuing jobs in studying or managing natural resources.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, birding, featured, nature observation, wildlife
PA Bucktails – Field School Highlights
Posted: June 22, 2024 by Katie Mace
PA Bucktails was hot with excitement as students engaged with professionals and immersed themselves in the fascinating world of white-tailed deer and their habitat. As we celebrate our newest Conservation Ambassadors, take a look at the highlights from our first field school of the summer!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Bucktails, education, featured, field school recap, wildlife
Flashback Blog: A Cool Story for the Summer Heat
Posted: June 8, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s flashback blog was written in 2022 by Kala D., a 2008 Bucktails alumni. Kala earned her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from California University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, she graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, flashback blog, polar bear, wildlife
Penn’s Cave in Centre Hall, PA
Posted: January 2, 2024 by Katie Mace
This week’s blog was written by Cody S., a Gobblers alumni. This summer, at the Gobblers field school, Cody learned from experts about turkey species and their habitat. His favorite experience at the field school was learning from all the professionals. At the Academy, Cody also learned skills that will help him become a leader in his community. Cody has done a roadside cleanup, wrote newspaper articles, and created trifolds for display at libraries for his outreach record book.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, nature observation, Penn's Cave, wildlife