The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) is officially back in action for the summer season 2021! A successful work week was held on May 27th – May 31st, 2021, where 37 Sables volunteers worked to get the AWLS facility prepped and ready to receive the participants who will be participating over 7 sessions throughout the summer. …
SCIF, in partnership with Modern Carnivore and supporting sponsors, the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund and Federal Ammunition, held a Hunt Live Turkey Camp mentored turkey hunt May 7th and 8th, 2021 near the city of Brainerd in North Central MN. Hunt Live Turkey Camp is a program developed by Modern Carnivore as part of a larger …
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By Natalie Weeks Teaching, especially in 2020-2021 proves to be a very difficult profession, but one I would not trade for the world! Educators all over the world have had to bend, and sometimes break, to meet the needs of our students in these trying times. However, with my experience at the American Wilderness Leadership School, …
AWLS Alumnus Makes Impact As AP Biology Teacher At Random Lake High Read More »
On Friday, May 7, 2021 Education Sables held their annual elections for officers and directors. The results are: President : Vicki Swan Vice President: Matt Bluntzer Treasurer: Merle Shepard (no election as this is a two year position) Secretary: Open Directors: Gary Gearhart, Susan Hayes, and Joy Peterman Volunteer recruitment for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is …
The pond at the International Wildlife Museum was established in 1988 when the museum itself was built. This desert oasis is home to many different types of insects, aquatic invertebrates, and their larvae, including giant water bugs, back swimmers and dragonflies. Birds such as Cooper’s hawks, sparrows, mourning doves, finches and quail use this habitat to …
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As a part of the education mission at Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) to ensure the future of wildlife, SCIF is helping young wildlife professionals pursue their dreams of working in the wildlife conservation field. SCIF has been providing scholarships to students in wildlife management at several top university programs for almost 20 years through our …
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By Spencie Netschert, Sables President Serving as President of SCIF Sables over the last two years, I have had the privilege of working with extraordinary individuals who volunteer their time to preserve the future of conservation education and hunting. SCIF Sables work hard to change public opinion by educating adults and youth on the important role …
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By Margaret Sharkey An interest in hunting and conservation, plus a love of the outdoors, motivated me to apply to the American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS). As a teacher in the Hoosick Falls Central School District, I have been promoting opportunities for students with similar interests. Thanks to a grant from the Adirondack-Catskill Chapter of Safari …
American Wilderness Leadership School Summer 2019 Read More »
The International Wildlife Museum in Tucson, Arizona is hosting youth camps during school breaks again! In February, the Museum held a Safari Camp for kids ages 5-10 years old and it quickly filled to the limit of 10 kids. Each day was packed with fun games, live animal encounters, crafts and museum and outdoor explorations based …
Youth Camps are Back at the International Wildlife Museum Read More »
In February 2021 the Sables Convention Committee welcomed a new chair. Sables are happy and excited to have Susan Hayes lead the Convention Committee into the 2022 SCI Convention! With Susan’s experience the Sables luncheon is sure to be nothing short of fantastic! As President of the Windsor Companies, Susan actively manages all business activities of …
