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Audubon Youth Leaders of Debs Park
Working with the next generation of environmental stewards.
Audubon Youth Leaders
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.
Summer 2026 Applications are Open!
Audubon Youth Leaders Summer 2026
Audubon Center at Debs Park is looking for incoming high school sophomores to seniors who are curious and passionate about the world around them to join our Audubon Youth Leaders (AYL) program. We seek students who are open to new experiences, working with a diverse and collaborative team, and making a difference in their community and their natural world. At the culmination of their program, students will earn a Climate Stewardship certification along with an Educational Award for their time and dedication.
No prior job experience is required. 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 this program requires OUTDOOR WORK and we complete habitat restoration work outdoors rain or shine.
Program Dates/ Días de Programa:
There are two cohorts in the summer. Applicants will only be selected for ONE cohort.
June Cohort
| Week 1 | Mon, June 15th | Tue, June 16th | Wed, June 17th | Thu, June 18th |
| Week 2 | Tue, June 23rd | Wed, June 24th | Thu, June 25th | Fri, June 26th (4:00PM to 9:00PM) |
| Week 3 | Mon, June 29th | Tue, June 30th | Wed, July 1st | Thu, July 2nd |
| Week 4 | Mon, July 6th | Tue, July 7th | Wed, July 8th | Thu, July 9th |
| Graduation: Sunday, July 12th from 9AM to 11AM | ||||
| Make-up Day: Sunday, June 28th | ||||
July Cohort
| Week 1 | Mon, July 13th | Tue, July 14th | Wed, July 15th | Thu, July 16th |
| Week 2 | Mon, July 20th | Tue, July 21st | Wed, July 22nd | Thu, July 23rd |
| Week 3 | Tue, July 28th | Wed, July 29th | Thu, July 30th | Fri, July 31st (4:00PM to 9:00PM) |
| Week 4 | Mon, August 3rd | Tue, August 4th | Wed, August 5th | Thu, August 6th |
| Graduation: Sunday, August 9th from 9AM to 11AM | ||||
| Make-up Day: Sunday, August 2nd | ||||
Program Time: Mondays to Thursdays, 8:30AM to 1:30PM with one additional Friday evening.
Summer 2026 applications are now open!
Applications are due April 27th at 3:30PM. Click the link for the application and for more information!
Audubon Youth Leaders Summer 2026 Application
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 via our Contact Us form!
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