Outdoors

UNIVERSITY PARK - Students between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply now to attend one of two Conservation Leadership Schools to be held at Penn Stateás Stone Valley Recreation Area near State College. This yearás schools will be held June 22 to 28 and July 6 to 12.

Youth with an interest in natural resources will learn about the environment and conservation during a one-week program that emphasizes field-based, hands-on learning, group problem solving and leadership. Also included will be a special session on leadership, developed by Penn Stateás Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program, and an interactive ropes course challenge that will foster cooperation and teamwork.

Scholarships are available from participating Conservation Districts in Pennsylvania and from area sportsmen clubs for students representing their district. For a list of participating organizations and to register online, visit http://conferences.cas.psu.edu and click on Conservation Leadership School.

For more information or to receive registration materials, contact the Office of Conferences and Short Courses at (814) 865-8301 or e-mail shortcourse@psu.edu. Registration is limited, so early application is recommended.

For questions regarding the content of the program, contact Mike Powell, Conservation Leadership School director, at (814) 863-1113 or by e-mail at mjp175@psu.edu.

The school is sponsored by Penn Stateás College of Agricultural Sciences.