570-245-8518
7 East Water St. Lock Haven, PA 17745
Family Field Day is almost here!
Join us for a day of outdoor fun featuring wildlife encounters, hands-on activities, a guided bird walk, habitat projects, and more. Open to alumni, their families, and the public.
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.
NextGen Blog
The NextGen Blog gives voice to the next generation of conservation leaders. Written by Academy students, alumni, and staff, each post shares experiences, lessons, and inspiration from the field and beyond. Click here for more stories written by the next generation!
2026 Family Field Day Recap
August 9, 2026
By Katie Mace
On August 8, the Academy hosted its second Family Field Day. Alumni, friends, and families joined for a day centered around birds!
2026 Ursids Field School Recap
July 25, 2026
By Katie Mace
Our students brought their bear-y best energy while becoming Conservation Ambassadors. The group spent their time at field school learning about bear biology, habitat, and management.
2026 Gobblers Field School Recap
July 18, 2026
By Katie Mace
Our latest “flock” of Conservation Ambassadors spent the week “gobbling” up information about turkey biology and management. Take a look at the highlights from PA Gobblers!