A Career Dedicated to Wildlife and Learning
Patick Menke turned his natural sciences education into a mission to connect people and nature.
How do you turn a passion for nature into a career? For Patrick Menke ’23, MS ’24, the answer started at Bradley. An Environmental Science graduate who later earned a master’s degree in biology through Bradley’s 4+1 program, Menke now serves as Education Lead at Wildlife Prairie Park, where he inspires visitors to connect with and appreciate the natural world. Here, he talks about how his journey at Bradley led to his current career.