Each summer, Missouri State University and the Greater Ozarks Audubon Society host the Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems or (GLADE) program at Bull Shoals Field Station.

This June, 15 conservation-oriented high school students participated in this week-long residential summer camp.

The mission of GLADE is to provide students with the knowledge and skills for the care of Ozarks ecosystems, restore critical habitat for endangered species in Missouri, develop informed community leaders and inspire students to develop environmental projects in their own communities.

GLADE Co-Director Dr. Janice Greene and three academy students discuss GLADE.

Alexandra Farris is a senior from Branson.

Katharine Lord is a junior home schooled student from Springfield.

Leann Reynolds is a junior from Ozark.