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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

Updated Blogroll

Just wanted to let everyone know that I've updated our Blogroll to include some really great new(er) blogs from our friends and partners!  Here's a quick overview: Tierra Silvestre - A fantastic new blog by Ana Domínguez Pérez, who worked with WILD and Unidos para la Conservacion on WILD9.  Ana is continuing the momentum built during WILD9 for "Tierras Silvestre" in Mexico, posting news and information in Spanish.  She says: "For me, the Wilderness are the reason to understand where we come from and where we should go." The Nature Files - Morgan Heim, Trustee of WILD, emerging member of the iLCP ... Read More

WILD Wednesdays at Upslope Brewing Company!

Join us at the Upslope Brewing Company, Boulder's newest brewery, every Wednesday during May to support The WILD Foundation, enjoy good brews and meet fellow nature lovers! A dollar from each pint sale  supports WILD's work for wilderness, wildlife and people world-wide. You'll also get the inside scoop on Nature Needs Half™ - a bold vision to protect at least half of the planet, land and water, in an interconnected way.  One of our first case-studies is Boulder County - help us to tell the story of protected lands in Boulder.  How do you benefit from and enjoy protected lands in Boulder?  ... Read More

Art, Conservation & Politics Interplay in Durban

Inspiration, communication, beauty, awe...and action.  Art plays a many important roles in society - and has for longer than any art museum can possibly document.  We celebrated the ancient art of Body Painting at WILD9 with a stunning exhibit at Hacienda Tekit de Regil.  For many, this was a highlight of the WILD9 experience, serving both a celebration and inspiration for their tireless efforts to protect wild-nature. We all need a muse.  Andries Botha's magnificent elephant sculptures are modern day muses for the conservation movement.  Botha states: "The elephant is a metaphor for the yearning for forgotten conversations between humans, the ... Read More

April IJW is here!

Earlier this week, the newest issue of the International Journal of Wilderness was sent to subscribers!  This great issue includes articles about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Inter Sinkyone tribal wilderness lands.  Vance Martin and Dave Parson also reflect on WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress (6-13 November 2009, Merida Mexico).  Several articles are available online, but to get the full IJW experience, subscribe today and we'll send you this issue right away! Read More

Marine Protected Areas and much more at the Western Wilderness Conference

The Western Wilderness Conference will take place from April 8-11 at the University of California in Berkeley, California.  Sponsored by the California Wilderness Coalition and the Sierra Club, the Western Wilderness Conference includes organizations from all twelve western states, including Alaksa. WILD's VP for Policy, Cyril Kormos will moderate a workshop on Marine Protected Areas, as part of WILD's leading work with the Marine Wilderness Collaborative, officially launched at WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress. Read More