At PA BASS, bass serve as a springboard to learn about biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and warm water fisheries conservation. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Bass Field School.
FISH DISSECTIONS
Students explore fish anatomy and diseases through dissections led by fisheries biologists.
MACRO COLLECTIONS
Students collect, identify, and learn about macroinvertebrates’ role as indicators of stream quality.
HABITAT BUILDING
Students work with PA Fish and Boat Commission and PA DCNR staff to build fish habitat for local lakes.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, Stroud Water Research Center, and more!
BASS FISHING
Students learn the art of fishing for bass at a DCNR’s Bald Eagle State Park.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations and team building exercises.
PA BASS
THE DETAILS
FIELD SCHOOL DATES
June 20-24, 2023
FIELD SCHOOL LOCATION
Camp Krislund in Madisonburg, PA
At PA BASS, bass serve as a springboard to learn about biology, stream ecology, habitat, watersheds, and warm water fisheries conservation. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Bass Field School.
FISH DISSECTIONS
Students explore fish anatomy and diseases through dissections led by fisheries biologists.
MACRO COLLECTIONS
Students collect, identify, and learn about macroinvertebrates’ role as indicators of stream quality.
HABITAT BUILDING
Students work with PA Fish and Boat Commission and PA DCNR staff to build fish habitat for local lakes.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, Stroud Water Research Center, and more!
BASS FISHING
Students learn the art of fishing for bass at a DCNR’s Bald Eagle State Park.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations and team building exercises.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Apply today to become a Conservation Ambassador !