Warnell headed to Tifton recently to attend the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and focusing on Georgia’s natural resources — wildlife, forestry, soil and water and attracted high school students interested in conservation.

A student shoots a bow and arrow at the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop in Tifton, Ga. (Photo by Emily Saunders)

Warnell’s Emily Saunders, who is the school’s student and career services coordinator, represented the school, advising eight girls attending the camp and hosting a lunch for all of the students and professionals teaching courses. Emily Lakemaker, Warnell’s recruitment coordinator, also assisted during the workshop, which gave students hands-on experience in forestry and the opportunity to shoot skeet, bows and arrows, and fish.

Matt Roach (BSFR ‘07) teaches high school students about forestry during the workshop, which was held from June 7-11. (Photo by Emily Saunders)

Several Warnell alumni who now work for the Georgia Forestry Commission pitched in on planning and preparing for the workshop, including Matt Roach (BSFR ‘07),  James Kent (BSFR ‘06) and Derek Meadows (BSFR ‘08).

Warnell also gives a scholarship to the top performing student at the workshop. This year’s winner was Jennifer McDaniel from Louisville, Ga.

A student learns to skeet shoot while at the Tifton workshop. (Photo by Emily Saunders)

The workshop is held every year, so students interested in attending next year can contact either Emily Saunders at (706) 542-1465 or Emily Lakemaker at (706) 542-0879.

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