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.
We are thrilled to spotlight Kye, a dedicated Conservation Advocate in our Stepping Stones Program. Kye has demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity in sharing his conservation knowledge through a variety of impactful projects. Below, we share some highlights from his outreach journey.
This week we are featuring Jackson, a 2019 Drummers alum. Tune in to hear him reflect on his experiences with the Academy including his return to field school this past summer as a member of our summer staff.
As Giving Tuesday approaches, we reflect on the incredible journeys of our students through the Wildlife Leadership Academy. This year, we are aiming to raise $2,500 to fund scholarships for the Ralph Abele Excellence in Outreach award.
The countdown is on—there is just one week left to support the incredible students of the Pay It Forward campaign! Since September, 32 students, mentors, and staff have been working to raise funds to give back to the program and support next year’s class of Conservation Ambassadors.
This week’s blog was written by Taliah, a 2022 Brookies alum! Taliah is currently attending Bryn Mawr College, majoring in Geology. In addition, she is a member of Bryn Mawr’s tennis team. This summer Taliah returned to the Academy as summer staff – assisting in the behind-the-scenes of field school.
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!
learn moreNominate a Teen
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.
Outreach Highlight: Conservation in Action
We are thrilled to spotlight Kye, a dedicated Conservation Advocate in our Stepping Stones Program. Kye has demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity in sharing his conservation knowledge through a variety of impactful projects. Below, we share some highlights from his outreach journey.
In Their Own Words – Jackson’s Story
This week we are featuring Jackson, a 2019 Drummers alum. Tune in to hear him reflect on his experiences with the Academy including his return to field school this past summer as a member of our summer staff.
Giving Tuesday
As Giving Tuesday approaches, we reflect on the incredible journeys of our students through the Wildlife Leadership Academy. This year, we are aiming to raise $2,500 to fund scholarships for the Ralph Abele Excellence in Outreach award.
Pay It Forward
The countdown is on—there is just one week left to support the incredible students of the Pay It Forward campaign! Since September, 32 students, mentors, and staff have been working to raise funds to give back to the program and support next year’s class of Conservation Ambassadors.
Keeping up with Taliah
This week’s blog was written by Taliah, a 2022 Brookies alum! Taliah is currently attending Bryn Mawr College, majoring in Geology. In addition, she is a member of Bryn Mawr’s tennis team. This summer Taliah returned to the Academy as summer staff – assisting in the behind-the-scenes of field school.