Empowering Tomorrow’s Conservation Ambassadors Today
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 Wildlife biology Ecology Human/wildlife issues Ecosystem management Leadership Skills Communication Critical thinking Team work
A COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE of state agencies and conservation organizations Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania Fish & Boat 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.
Activities Anatomy & Physiology
Activities Internal anatomy
Plant identification + Activities Plant identification + pressing
Habitat assessment/comparison Activities Habitat assessment/comparison
Activities Aging Deer
Activities Research & monitoring techniques Radio telemetry
Role of hunting in wildlife management Activities Role of hunting in wildlife management
wildlife professionals Learning how to engage with the media Activities Round-tables with wildlife professionals Learning how to engage with the media
Activities Quizzes!
Activities Team building
Building communications skills Activities Building communications skills
Honing leadership skills through Activities Honing leadership skills through friendly competition
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! 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 sponsors! Learn about more of our supporters/sponsors at: www.piceweb.org/support