Lancaster County Youth Conservation School – July 20-25, 2025

Where does the school take place?

Residential field school, 6 days, 5 nights held at Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protective Association, 180 Forest Rd., Denver, PA.

Trips:

Tuesday: Field trip stops relating to the study focus for the week

Wednesday: Middlecreek Wildlife Management Area

Thursday: Stream Restoration Project

Who can Apply?

All students ages 14-16..

Upon selection, students and parent or guardian must complete all necessary medical forms, waivers, and consent forms.

Selected students commit to attendance in person, overnight Sunday, July 20- Friday, July 25, 2025.

What’s on the Agenda?

An Environmental Description

• Archery and Tree Standing Safety
• Biotic index survey of stream
• Canoeing – Boat Inspection with Waterways Conservation Officer
• Controlled burn for field and meadow habitat
• Critical Thinking
• Dove banding
• Elective Sessions
• Electrofishing survey
• Firearm safety
• Fishing
• Forestry and Land Use
• Habitat construction
• Install log deflector in stream: stabilize streambank and improve fish habitat
• Low impacting camping & recycling/composting
• Survival and Orienteering
• Trapping
• Working with others towards a common goal

Do you Have Additional Questions?

Contact:

Educational Coordinator
Lancaster County Conservation District
(717) 299-5361

1383 Arcadia Rd., Room 200
Lancaster, PA 17601