Penn State Wildlife Technology

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Wildlife Technology alumnus Daniel Jenkins on being recognized for his passion for raptor conservation and environmental education!

Congratulations to Hawk Mountain Educator & Raptor Care Specialist Dan Jenkins, recipient of the 2026 Polytechnic Partner of the Year Award from Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School! 🎉 Dan was recognized for his dedication to hands-on environmental education, inspiring students through engaging programs focused on raptors, native wildlife ecology, and conservation science.

Read more at the link below.

https://www.hawkmountain.org/news/education/hawk-mountain-educator-dan-jenkins-honored-with-pa-cyber-polytechnic-partner-of-the-year-award

06/18/2026

We’re looking for a mission-driven professional with experience in avian husbandry, animal training, and conservation education to join our team!🦅

The Trainer & Educator (T&E) will be responsible for providing care and training to TRC’s twelve avian ambassadors to prepare the birds for onsite and offsite educational programs. Additionally, the T&E will provide training and mentorship to volunteers and interns. The T&E will also serve as a member of the TRC’s education team, delivering both informal and formal programs on-site and off-site.

This position combines strong animal care practices, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to support exceptional welfare for avian ambassadors while creating engaging, conservation-focused experiences that inspire curiosity, deepen connections to wildlife, and encourage stewardship action.

Are you committed to raptor conservation education and behavioral training?
Visit our website for the full job description and details on how to apply!🦅🪶

PC: David Akoubian

06/17/2026

🦌 APPLY TODAY! The Keystone Elk Country Alliance is hiring a Conservation Education Coordinator! 🌲📚

🐾 Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and environmental education?
🐾 Do you enjoy inspiring people of all ages to connect with nature?
🐾 Are you a leader who can develop innovative educational programs and build strong community partnerships?

If so, we want YOU to join our team!

This exciting leadership opportunity will oversee KECA's conservation education programs, develop curriculum-based learning experiences, coordinate outreach initiatives, and help inspire the next generation of conservationists throughout Pennsylvania's Elk Country. As conservation education is KECA's top mission priority, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of wildlife stewardship and environmental awareness.

📍 Location: Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA
📅 Application Deadline: July 8, 2026
📧 APPLY at https://keystoneelkcountryalliance.bamboohr.com/careers/2

💼 Benefits Include:
▪️ Health Insurance
▪️ Vision & Dental Coverage
▪️ Paid Time Off
▪️ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
▪️ Comp Time
▪️ Flexible Schedule
▪️ Competitive Starting Salary ($57,000)

Join us in conserving and enhancing Pennsylvania's elk country for future generations!

06/15/2026

If you’re curious about the kinds of things you’ll get to do as a wildlife and/or forestry technology student at Penn State Altoona, here’s just one example:

During the last silviculture lab of the spring 2026 semester at Penn State Dubois, students visited a timber harvest operation and observed the deployment of a drone to capture real-time aerial video and static imagery of the project.

They also hiked three miles to evaluate the different phases of the cut-to-length harvesting system and performed measurements to quantify the unique finding of two remnant Native American Chestnut trees at Treasure Lake.

Associate degrees in both wildlife technology (https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/associate-degrees/wildlife-technology) and forest technology (https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/associate-degrees/forest-technology) will be offered at Penn State Altoona beginning in fall 2027.

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

First-year wildlife technology students Jorja Snyder and Kaleb Stetler secured summer internships with the NE region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Forestry Intern Jorja, from Luzern County and a member of PSU DuBois softball team, and Habitat Management Intern Kaleb, from Montour County and member of the baseball team, were often paired for weekly labs. It was only fitting as they were reunited during week 3 of their summer internship program to assist in bear trapping work.

Both are seen here with Brooke Terwilliger (right), PGC Wildlife Technician and program alumnus. Brooke was excited to share the experience with us. "Pretty cool moment as an alum of the program to be teaching current students. We processed 3 bears together today! They were both great to work with and eager to learn. I like to be involved with interns as much as possible since I gained a lot of great experience that way."

06/03/2026

Many thanks to Kenny Kane, profiled here, for three years of service on the Wildlife Technology Advisory Board. Support from professionals is key to our continued success.

Meet Kenny Kane, a 2014 Penn State Forest Science alum and president/owner of Generations Forestry. 🌳

From managing private timberland across Pennsylvania and New York to helping landowners plan for forests 100 years from now, Kenny’s work is rooted in stewardship, connection, and doing what’s right for the land.

Read Kenny’s story and learn how Penn State helped shape his career in forestry: https://ow.ly/QcPA50Z6KBM

05/27/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of the EBBA Webinar Series, a new monthly program dedicated to bird banding, avian research, and more! This series will bring together researchers, educators, and experienced banders from across the ornithological community to share their expertise.

Our inaugural webinar will feature EBBA president, Dr. Annie Lindsay of Powdermill Avian Research Center presenting:

“Interpreting Molt Limits and Decoding WRP” on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

You can register on our website, or at https://easternbirdbanding.org/event-6704063. You can also find the link in our bio. Registration is limited, so advance registration is encouraged. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

We're hiring in Greensburg, Pennsylvania! Come work with us to help farmers help the land. Our Farm Bill Biologist positions are based in USDA-NRCS offices and work primarily on projects in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.

Apply here ➡ https://pheasantsforever.org/SpecialPages/About-Us-Pages/Careers.aspx

05/15/2026

Wildlife Technology students John Bruner, Cas Wheat, and Tristan Samland ran a full day of radio telemetry workshops at the recent 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day. When Wildlife Technology faculty were unable to present at the event this year, these three students volunteered to take over the instruction. The annual event allows 4-H and FFA members to participate in hands-on workshops and interact with professionals in forestry and wildlife conservation. Participating members can take a Wildlife or a Forestry exam for the opportunity to compete at the national level. Great job wildlifers!