For Lily, the Wildlife Leadership Academy became a place that felt worth returning to again and again. Since attending Bass Field School in 2017, she has come back in a variety of roles to help create the same life-changing experience for students that she once had herself.
In this week’s In Their Own Words, Lily reflects on nearly a decade with the Academy and shares one of her favorite memories — attending the Stepping Stones Program alongside her younger brother. Hear her perspective on mentorship, connection, and what makes the Academy community so meaningful.
In Their Own Words – Lily’s Story
Posted: May 23, 2026 by Katie Mace
For Lily, the Wildlife Leadership Academy became a place that felt worth returning to again and again. Since attending Bass Field School in 2017, she has come back in a variety of roles to help create the same life-changing experience for students that she once had herself.
In this week’s In Their Own Words, Lily reflects on nearly a decade with the Academy and shares one of her favorite memories — attending the Stepping Stones Program alongside her younger brother. Hear her perspective on mentorship, connection, and what makes the Academy community so meaningful.
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