Wildlife Leadership Academy 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 Ayearround program the Academy trainings begin with a rigorous period ofresidential programmingthat focus on a special topic in conservation that teaches about ecology recreation as well as leadership skills development and continues withcommunity outreachthrough 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 wildlifefisheries biology or outdoor recreation. Field School Outreach A fiveday immersive field school where students dive deep into the management of a wildlife or fish species and their habitat.