The mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations.
A year-round program, the Academy trainings begin with a rigorous period of residential programming that focus on a special topic in conservation that teaches about ecology, recreation, as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship.
Stepping Stones Program + Outreach
An introductory weekend experience for those just getting their feet wet in conservation, wildlife/fisheries biology, or outdoor recreation!
Field School + Outreach
A five-day immersive field school where students dive deep into the management of a wildlife or fish species and their habitat.
Academy students gain extensive knowledge about wildlife, fisheries, and conservation plus develop leadership and communication skills. Do you know of a student who would benefit from our programs? Learn more about the nomination process today!
Your support will help us fulfill our mission to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations.
This week’s blog was written by Gwen, a Gobblers alum. Gwen loves to be outside, especially making maple syrup every year. She would like to either expand her business, be a forager, or botanist as a career.
March is here, which means the Wildlife Leadership Academy office has been flooded with final outreach record book submissions. The Class of 2024 has been doing some incredible projects since their field school experience last summer. This week, we are highlighting the work of Tucker, a Bass alum, who has made a significant impact through his outreach efforts, engaging in education, leadership, and service projects.
Check out this week’s In Their Own Words video featuring Cole, a 2022 Gobblers alum. Cole shares his field school experiences and impactful outreach endeavors!
This week’s blog was written by Paloma, a Brookies alum. Paloma is a first year student at Penn State where she is studying Journalism and Wildlife and Fisheries Science.
Our Mission
The mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy is to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations.
Our Programs
A year-round program, the Academy trainings begin with a rigorous period of residential programming that focus on a special topic in conservation that teaches about ecology, recreation, as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship.
Conservation Advocate Training
Stepping Stones Program + Outreach
LEARN MOREAn introductory weekend experience for those just getting their feet wet in conservation, wildlife/fisheries biology, or outdoor recreation!
Conservation Ambassador Training
Field School + Outreach
learn moreA five-day immersive field school where students dive deep into the management of a wildlife or fish species and their habitat.
Advanced Conservation Ambassador Training
Exclusive opportunities such as the Apprentice Program and Advanced Educational Training weekends for our alumni!
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Academy students gain extensive knowledge about wildlife, fisheries, and conservation plus develop leadership and communication skills. Do you know of a student who would benefit from our programs? Learn more about the nomination process today!
Invest in the Next Generation
Your support will help us fulfill our mission to engage and empower high school age youth to become Conservation Ambassadors to ensure a sustained wildlife, fisheries and natural resource legacy for future generations.
Empowered by Scouting: Celebrating WLA’s Executive Director’s Woman of Distinction Award
I am a proud lifelong Girl Scout, and part of a vibrant community. My journey began in Troop 71, a part of the…
Don’t be Salty, Protect our Environment!
This week’s blog was written by Gwen, a Gobblers alum. Gwen loves to be outside, especially making maple syrup every year. She would like to either expand her business, be a forager, or botanist as a career.
Outreach Highlight: Tucker’s Leadership in Scouting
March is here, which means the Wildlife Leadership Academy office has been flooded with final outreach record book submissions. The Class of 2024 has been doing some incredible projects since their field school experience last summer. This week, we are highlighting the work of Tucker, a Bass alum, who has made a significant impact through his outreach efforts, engaging in education, leadership, and service projects.
In Their Own Words – Cole’s Story
Check out this week’s In Their Own Words video featuring Cole, a 2022 Gobblers alum. Cole shares his field school experiences and impactful outreach endeavors!
Bridging Passions: My Journey from Environmental Enthusiast to Wildlife Journalism at Penn State
This week’s blog was written by Paloma, a Brookies alum. Paloma is a first year student at Penn State where she is studying Journalism and Wildlife and Fisheries Science.