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iLCP Team in Great Bear Rainforest to document biodiversity and marine life

The International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) has rounded up another stellar RAVE (Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition) crew and teamed up with Pacific WILD to expose BC’s plans to lift the moratorium on tanker traffic along BC’s coast and how that could very easily lead to a repeat of the Exxon Valdez in the Great Bear Rainforest. Read More

Presidential Proclamation, Wilderness Stewardship & Wilderness Training in Europe

Several good stories through the pipeline today - On 31 August, through an official Presidential Proclamation, US President Obama declared September official "Wilderness Month!"  A brief excerpt from his proclamation: "This month, we renew our pledge to build upon the legacy of our forebears. Together, we must ensure that future generations can experience the tranquility and grandeur of America's natural places. As we resolve to meet this responsibility, let us also reflect on the ways in which our lives have been enriched by the gift of the American wilderness." Read More

Youth Leadership Event with Simon Jackson in Boulder, CO

September is going to be a busy month for us here at WILD!  We're very excited to welcome Simon Jackson, founder of the largest youth-led organization in the world, to Boulder to meet with local young leaders.  Jackson will facilitate several training workshops (September 18-20) with local young leaders on community engagement, leadership and the environment. The trainings, organized by The WILD Foundation and local partners, will include opportunities for emerging leaders to learn from Simon's experience as the founder of the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and his work with a variety of other initiatives, and participate in an ... Read More

Tri for Wilderness

Your Cause Sports, a fairly recent addition to the Boulder triathlon racing circuit, gives racers a unique opportunity to raise money and awareness for a nonprofit of their choice.  Pretty exciting stuff, especially for someone like me who likes to race triathlons and is passionate about a specific cause (in case you didn't know, I think Nature is Cool). This September, I'll be racing to support wilderness, worldwide.  On 11 September, I'll suit up for the Boulder Sunset Triathlon, an Olympic distance race (1500m swim, 23 mi bike, 10k run).  In the meantime, I'm raising money and awareness for Nature Needs ... Read More

There’s a Elephant in Montana?!

That's right....there is an elephant trekking across the US, heading for Bozeman, MT.  Nom-koo will be in Bozeman August 4- September 15 and will reside at the front plaza of the Bozeman Public Library where she will serve as a creative catalyst for community conversations and conscious change.  Traveling from Chicago, Nom-koo has had many adventures on the road - like stopping for a picture at Wrigley Field! There are many fun events planned in Bozeman once Nom-koo arrives.  So, if you're in the area, you can attend a great concert, chalk-up a message in-front of ... Read More

iLCP on the Chesapeake Bay

This week, iLCP photographers take to the Bay (the Chesapeake Bay that is) to highlight the importance of the Bay and the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed.   Seven iLCP photographers and two guest photographers, many of whom have a special relationship with or live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, are gathering video footage, photographs and compelling stories.  In partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, these photographers and iLCP staff will produce an action exhibit of thirty photographs to premiere in September 2010 on Capitol Hill and provide the compelling visual media necessary to facilitate news coverage of the urgency of the ... Read More

What does TV teach us about wildlife?

An interesting article in the Huffington Post yesterday brought up an interesting conversation - one which I have personally contemplated for a while.  Many times, TV shows, documentaries or movies about nature provide an educational experience for viewers.  Take for example the awesome Planet Earth series, one of my favorites.  But, sometimes media outlets can go to drastic extremes to entice viewers or create drama.  Sensationalized violence (or should I say, natural selection) can mislead viewers and does very little to promote the conservation of wild animals and wild places. Read More

Many species, One planet, One future

World Environment Day, 2010, has the theme "Many species, one planet, one future" and the events and celebrations around the world echo this important, and timely, theme.  Interestingly enough, World Environment Day (5 June) an initiative of the United National Environmental Program (UNEP) coincides with the US National Trails Day, an initiative of the American Hiking Society.  The days have a few things in common.... Read More

WILD recieves 4-stars from Charity Navigator!

We received some great news today - WILD is rated as a 4-star nonprofit (highest rating) by Charity Navigator, the nation's leading independent charity evaluator. A few excerpts of the letter announcing our new rating, from Ken Berger, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, showcase this great achievement for WILD and reinforce that WILD is a smart choice for giving. "As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars." "We are proud to announce The WILD Foundation has ... Read More

Upcoming event: Rowell Award

On June 9th 2010, The Rowell Award for Art and Adventure will be presented to explorer and writer Craig Childs.  Childs has published more than a dozen critically acclaimed books on nature, science, and adventure. He is a commentator for National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Men's Journal, Outside and Orion. His subjects range from pre-Columbian archaeology to US border issues to the last free-flowing rivers of Tibet.  More info on Craig Childs > At the same event, hosted at the Mark Hopkins hotel in San Francisco, David Breashears, ... Read More