Environmental Leadership Program

The Fellowship Program targets emerging environmental and social change practitioners eager to connect their specialized work to larger environmental and social concerns. ELP is committed to selecting a class of Fellows that represents diversity of race and ethnicity, gender, sector, sexual orientation, education levels, professional background, values and traditions, and environmental issue expertise.

The Fellowship Program offers intensive leadership and skill training, regional networking opportunities, and time for personal and professional reflection. Consisting of three retreats and additional optional trainings, our curriculum helps emerging leaders hone their leadership styles, improve their strategic communications, and strengthen their outreach to diverse constituencies. 

Retreats lie at the heart of the ELP Fellowship. During overnight gatherings in a residential setting, Fellows learn the practical skills of public leadership, develop a strong peer network, and explore ways to achieve lifelong personal and professional goals.  Retreat activities include hands-on training, community-building activities, and participatory group discussions.  Fellows participate in discussions on the diversity of the environmental field; the current state and future of the environmental movements; and the complexities of building diverse coalitions. In addition, Fellows engage in peer-learning sessions on current environmental issues, discussions with established environmental leaders, and conversations about leadership. Retreats offer a structured opportunity for personal reflection and are a critical component to helping Fellows form a collaborative and supportive peer network.

Retreat Description and Information:

Retreat 1: Community and Diversity

Retreat 2: Media and Communications

Retreat 3: Collaborations, Coalitions and Strength Based Leadership

Retreat Dates

New England Regional Network

• June 3 - 6, 2010 in Harvard, MA
• October 22 - 24, 2010 in Litchfield, CT
• November 12-14, 2010 in Raymond, NH

Eastern Regional Network

• August 12 - 15, 2010 in Bangor, PA
• October 22 - 24, 2010 in Litchfield, CT
• January 14 - 16, 2011 in Van Etten, NY