At the Audubon Center at Debs Park, we believe in the importance of educating youth in environmental conservation. Our Audubon Youth Leaders Program engages youth to provide them with tools and hands-on experience to pursue conservation work and advocacy in their communities. Since 2018, we've worked with over 200 students as Audubon staff continues to provide local youth with a wide range of training, including education on California native plants, restoration practices, and community engagement. Through classroom visits, internships, and advocacy opportunities, we are working to build the next generation of environmental stewards and leaders. 

Audubon Youth Leaders 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 Audubon Youth Leader program is a 16-week program from November 3rd, 2024 to April 27th, 2025, occurring Sundays from 8:30AM to 1:30PM with the exception of one Saturday. The Audubon Center at Debs Park is looking for high school freshmen to seniors who are curious and passionate about the world around them, are interested in working with a diverse and collaborative team, and want to make a difference in their community and their natural world. At the culmination of their program, students will earn a California Naturalist certification along with an Educational Award for their time and dedication.

No prior job experience is required. However, Audubon Youth Leaders must be willing to commit to the outlined times and days and work to the best of their abilities for the duration of the program. Audubon Center staff will provide ongoing support throughout the program. Please note that outdoor work is a part of the program!

Applications for the 2024-2025 program are now open! <<Click this link for the application and more information!>>

Applications are due October 7th, 2024 at 3:30PM PST. Finished applications should be emailed to debspark@audubon.org OR delivered in-person to the Audubon Center at Debs Park.

Audubon Youth Leaders (AYL) is a program centered on improving access to leadership development opportunities in an outdoor setting for youth. Audubon Youth Leaders focuses on developing leadership skills, hands-on service learning in native ecology, and working together as a team to carry out a youth-led conservation action project. This opportunity was made possible by The Nature Conservancy. 

Have questions? Contact us: debspark@audubon.org or call 323-221-2255 x113