Conservation
A video highlighting the Conservation program:
You can also view the video above directly though our website instead of YouTube by clicking here.
To view a brochure on the Conservation program, click here or on the brochure cover image above.
To download a printer friendly version of the brochure, click here. The information from the brochure is also at the bottom of this page.
About the Conservation program:
The Conservation program includes instruction and hands-on experience in conservation law; sap production; forestry; sawmill production; aquaponics; fisheries and game management; and operation of related equipment in conservation. Students are frequently outside utilizing the property for field experiences.
Conservation 360 classroom video:
More about the Conservation program:
Program Highlights:
Learn about:
Wildlife management
Forestry
Aquaculture
Conservation law
Renewable resources
Prepare a foundation to become a state Department of Environmental Conservation officer and wildlife technician.
Earn certification in American Red Cross CPR and basic first aid.
Through hands-on learning, participate in work-based learning in a wildlife and environmental science based program.
Program Study:
Fish and wildlife ecology
Recreation on public lands and waters
Dendrology
Plant biology
Forest soils
Global warming/effects of pollution
Air quality and monitoring
Ecology of natural resources
Conservation law
Forest measurements
Invasive species
Maple syrup locations
Waste management
Physical Abilities:
Below is a list of minimal physical abilities that a student should possess to be successful in the Conservation class:
Lift, pull, tug, push, bend and twist to perform classroom and lab tasks
Be able to work indoors and outdoors
Work in all weather climates
Get into and out of equipment
Lift and carry materials 50-150 pounds
Shovel or rake
Stack wood
Cut brush with handsaws &/or pruners
Use a two-person crosscut saw