The Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
For youth ages 14 -17 MISSION: To engage and empower youth to become Conservation Ambassadors in order to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resources legacy for future generations.
Understanding Ecosystems Fisheries biology Limnology Monitoring and research Leadership Skills Communication Critical thinking Team work
A COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE of state agencies and conservation organizations Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Pennsylvania Game Commission and more!
Ruffed grouse Brook trout White-tailed deer Black Bear Bass Each field school focuses on a primary species as a springboard for exploring ecological concepts and management issues.
The Past Informing the Present History of the Susquehanna Ralph Abele Environmental Rights Amendment
Activities Fish Aging & Anatomy
Macroinvertebrate collection/ Activities Macroinvertebrate collection/ identification
Understanding Water Quality Activities Understanding Water Quality
Activities Tools used in the field for research
Bass Habitat Structure Construction Activities Bass Habitat Structure Construction
Learning how to engage with the media conservation professionals Activities Learning how to engage with the media Round-tables with conservation professionals
Activities Testing our knowledge!
Activities Team Building
Activities Bass Fishing Time!
Honing leadership skills through Activities Honing leadership skills through friendly competition
Building communications skills Activities Building communications skills
Educational Tri-fold Project Preparing to share what we’ve learned! Activities Educational Tri-fold Project Preparing to share what we’ve learned!
Outreach Not just a one week experience! Giving back to our community through... Education Service Media Engagement Creative Arts Outdoor Mentorship
Outreach Rewards Create record books documenting efforts Submit outreach to compete for achievement rewards Wildlife trips College scholarships Return to camp as assistant team leaders
For more information: www.piceweb.org Interested? For more information: www.piceweb.org Katie Cassidy Program & Outreach Coordinator 570-939-5109 kcassidy@piceweb.org
Thank you to our 2016 Habitat Level sponsors! Learn about more of our supporters/sponsors at: www.piceweb.org/support