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Conservation is currently offered at

McKinley High School and Riverside Academy

Natural resources management courses combine the fields of ecology, environmental science, biology, and conservation, with planning for the efficient use of land, water, wildlife, and forest resources. These courses usually cover specific topics such as aquaponics, animal husbandry/care, wildlife rehabilitation and preservation, hunting or fishing preserves, forest production and management, and human outdoor recreation.

Course Sequence

9th Grade

Career & Financial Management
single period

10th Grade

Conservation 10
double period

11th Grade

Conservation 11
double period

12th Grade

Conservation 12
double period

Program Documents

students in Conservation lab

Conservation students working in a stream

Conservation students observing nature

Areas of Study

Career Options

Work-Based Learning

  • Aquatic Ecology

  • Wildlife Management

  • Aquaculture

  • Restoration Ecology

  • Fish ID

  • Sustainability

  • Invasive Species Research & Management

  • Terrestrial Ecology

  • Conservation Scientist and Forester

  • Environmental Science and Protection Technician

  • Forest and Conservation Worker

  • Zoologist an Wildlife Biologist

  • Agricultural and Food Science Technician

  • Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technician

  • Job Shadowing

  • Service Learning

  • Industry-Based Projects

  • Mayor's Summer Youth Internship

  • Guest Speakers

  • Industry Tours

  • Paid or Unpaid Internships

Articulation Agreement

Suny Niagara

Course:

HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture - 3 credit hours

To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700

For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department

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