At the Wildlife Leadership Academy, our Adult Mentors are essential in guiding and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. In this special edition of our In Their Own Words series, we’re excited to share the perspective of Janine, a first-year mentor whose meaningful connection with her team made a lasting impact.
Posted: May 24, 2025 by Katie Mace
In Their Own Words – Janine’s Story
At the Wildlife Leadership Academy, our Adult Mentors are essential in guiding and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. In this special edition of our In Their Own Words series, we’re excited to share the perspective of Janine, a first-year mentor whose meaningful connection with her team made a lasting impact.
Posted: May 17, 2025 by Katie Mace
Outreach Highlight – Lana Connects Conservation with Community
This week’s Outreach Highlight features Lana, a passionate Conservation Ambassador who took a creative and community-centered approach to sharing what she learned through the Wildlife Leadership Academy. Lana’s outreach was rooted in her desire to educate others, whether standing in front of a group or simply exploring nature with loved ones. She used every opportunity to connect with others in her community.
Posted: May 10, 2025 by Katie Mace
2025 Stepping Stones Program Recap
Our Stepping Stones Program was off the hook this past weekend! The program used fly fishing as a recreational pathway for students to learn about fisheries biology, conservation, and leadership skills development.
Posted: May 3, 2025 by Katie Mace
In Their Own Words – Cookie’s Story
Check out this week’s In Their Own Words video featuring Cookie, a 2022 Ursids alum. Cookie shares her field school and outreach experiences!
Posted: April 25, 2025 by Katie Mace
Flashback Blog – Earth Through My Eyes
This week’s blog was written in 2022 by Jacob, a Gobblers alumni. Jacob graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources. Earth. To some, this means the planet where we live and to others, it can mean so much more than that. Throughout my life, I have been able to …