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Join Wildlife Leadership Academy on November 1st for a special 20th Anniversary celebration honoring two decades of engaging and empowering young conservation leaders. Gather with alumni, families, partners, and friends for an afternoon at the historic Rowland Theatre featuring the premiere of a film celebrating the Academy’s story, impact, and the people who made it possible.
Tag: featured
WLA Answers Your Most-Searched Questions
Posted: October 3, 2026 by Katie Mace
We asked our Executive Director to answer some of the questions people commonly Google about WLA (all in 90 seconds or less).
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, Q&A, summer camp
Outreach Highlight – Hazel’s Summer as a Conservation Ambassador
Posted: September 26, 2026 by Katie Mace
Hazel, an Ursids student, turned her summer into a conservation journey that stretched from the wildlife rehab centers of Philadelphia to the tide pools of the Pacific Northwest.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, outreach highlight, youth
In Their Own Words – Lillian’s Story
Posted: September 18, 2026 by Katie Mace
This week’s In Their Own Words video features Lillian, a Bass alum. She reflects on her time at WLA and how she has taken what she learned beyond the Academy.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, In Their Own Words
More Than a Week in the Woods: My WLA Experience
Posted: September 12, 2026 by Katie Mace
WLA brought Ian’s dream of becoming a DCNR ranger into focus while teaching him the skills, confidence, and passion to get there.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: conservation, featured, youth
Introducing PA Aves
Posted: September 5, 2026 by Katie Mace
Meet PA AVES, WLA’s newest field school! Young conservationists will explore bird biology, habitat, research, and conservation while developing hands-on skills and leadership.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birding, featured, field school