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Applications Now Being Accepted For Student, Adult Wildlife Leadership Academy Courses
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The Wildlife Leadership Academy is a wildlife-focused leadership program coordinated by the Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education that equips youth ages 14-17 with the necessary skills to become ambassadors for conservation in their home communities.
The deadline for applications to the Academy is April 1.
In addition to intensive field experiences in wildlife biology, this program enables youth to develop important leadership skills, such as public speaking, critical thinking, and team work.
The Wildlife Leadership Academy brings the biological expertise of Pennsylvania Audubon, Department of Agriculture, Game Commission, Pennsylvania Quality Deer Management Association, Pennsylvania State University, Ruffed Grouse Society and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly to high school students.
Major topics covered during each five-day residential field school include: wildlife biology, habitat management, research and monitoring techniques, nature photography and journaling and
community outreach and educaiton.
After the field school, we continue to mentor the youth throughout the year as they participate in at least three public outreach and/or service activities in wildlife and habitat conservation.
Youth Eligibility
WLA is seeking youth applicants ages 14-17 who are highly motivated and are interested in wildlife, conservation, and the outdoors.
We have seen this program change lives. As a teacher and a mentor to your students, we ask you to please spread the word. If you know of students that may be a good fit for the Wildlife Leadership Academy, please encourage them to apply!
Adult Involvement
Adults can participate in the Wildlife Leadership Academy as Team Leaders. Team Leaders are the primary mentors and motivators of the youth during the five-day field school, guiding them as they push themselves academically, physically, and emotionally.
These adult participants lead teams consisting of five youth and one youth Assistant Team Leader (a student who has participated in the program in a prior year).
We have openings for four Team Leaders for each field school (eight openings total). Team leaders will receive a scholarship covering tuition costs (includes materials, food, and housing for the week), and those who are teachers will receive 40 Act 48 credit hours.
If you love wildlife and the outdoors, this is a perfect opportunity to share your passion with a younger generation!
Other Field Schools
There will be several Field Schools available for students and adults in 2010 entitled Pennsylvania Drummers (focuses on the Ruffed Grouse) and Pennsylvania Bucktails (focuses on white-tailed deer).
Both students and adults can find applications at the Youth Programs webpage or contact the Program Coordinator, Michele Kittell by sending email to: mkittell@piceweb.org or 570-245-8518 for more information.
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is a cooperative initiative of various state agencies and conservation organizations. It is coordinated and administered by the Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education.
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3/8/2010 |
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