Wilderness Education Association

The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non‐profit. The Wilderness Education Association is a, professional community that serves the outdoor industry by providing standards, credentials, and training for outdoor leaders and educators to sustain wild places and to ensure quality wilderness experiences for everyone. 
Experiences in wild, outdoor places provide powerful opportunities for learning, personal growth, fulfillment, and improved health and wellness. Association members and volunteers are committed to the development of outdoor leaders and educators in a professional industry.