Land Stewardship Ambassadors
Our Land Stewardship Ambassadors (LSA) program raises awareness of land stewardship principles, promotes civic engagement among today’s youth, and inspires students to pursue careers that support land stewardship.
What is lsa?
We partner with the Witte Museum to bring the Land Stewardship Ambassadors program to students in Bexar, Cameron, and Webb counties.
Students can apply to participate in a 10-session course that explores topics like the history of conservation, principles of wildlife management, managing watersheds, human dimensions of land stewardship, and the role politics play in natural resource management.
A cohort of 15 students will be selected in each of the following counties:
- Bexar
- Cameron
- Webb
Students from outside of these counties may apply, but should know the meetings will take place in person and at a central location. The three cohorts will meet separately, except for the two dates noted in the timeline below.*
Meeting Locations
Bexar County Cohort: Witte Museum in San Antonio
Cameron County Cohort: Camp Rio at Historic Lula Sams in Brownsville
Webb County Cohort: Falcon Bank in Laredo
Those who successfully complete the 10-session program will earn a $400 stipend.
SWBC, the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation, the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, and H-E-B generously support our Land Stewardship Ambassadors program.
LSA Application and Coursework
Do you have an interest in the environment, the outdoors, and developing personal leadership skills? Apply to become a Land Stewardship Ambassador.
Applications for the 2026 session will open in the fall of 2025.
*Transportation and meals while attending overnight sessions will be provided.
Application Deadline
Mandatory Parent/Student Information Session
Mandatory Overnight: Witte Museum in San Antonio*
Cohort Meetings
Overnight at the San Antonio Viejo Ranch near Hebbronville*
Deadline for All Projects
Graduation Celebration at Each Cohort Location
Meet a Few of Our Land Stewardship Ambassador Alumni
We’re proud of our Land Stewardship Ambassador alumni, who have gone on to do remarkable things in land stewardship and beyond. Explore their inspiring stories below.
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