The Lancaster County Youth Conservation School will take place on Monday to Friday, July 26 to 30. Open to students ages 14 to 16, this summer field school is made possible through a 43-year-old partnership between the Lancaster County Conservation District and local sportsmen's clubs. The program focuses on outdoor activities and conservation of natural resources. This year, the school will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person learning.
Students will gain knowledge about wildlife and conservation, leadership experience, and opportunities to hone their communication skills. Topics will include stream restoration, biodiversity, macroinvertebrates, forestry, canoeing, and wildlife management. Students will have opportunities to meet professionals in various environmental and conservation-related fields and discuss career options.
The conservation school will also include a virtual visit with author Natalie Warren. A lifelong paddler and river enthusiast, Warren was one of the first two women to paddle from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in 2011. Her new book is "Hudson Bay Bound." Warren will share stories from the more than 2,000-mile journey when she meets the students. "Hudson Bay Bound" is available from the Lancaster County Library System and for purchase from local bookstores.
For more information and the application and to register, visit http://www.lancasterconservation.org. To receive a paper application, contact the Conservation District at 717-299-5361, ext. 5.
Applications are due by Wednesday, June 23, and there is a registration fee. Remaining tuition is provided by Lancaster County sportsmen's clubs and community organizations.
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