by Vance Martin | Sep 30, 2016
“NoGo” – Creating a nature-bank to guarantee human well-being “NoGo” is a principle of nature conservation that affirms what should be obvious, that formally protected nature areas (such as national parks and wildlife refuges) and indigenous, natural sacred sites and...
by Vance Martin | Sep 28, 2016
“NoGo” – Creating a nature-bank to guarantee human well-being “Protected Areas” – formally designated national parks and wildlife refuges – conjure images of wild and rugged vistas, unblighted by industry and commercial exploitation. Sadly, the reality is altogether...
by Amy Lewis | Sep 8, 2016
It’s a frequent question we hear at WILD: what actually happens at international environmental gatherings? And does any of it actually help wild nature? It is my pleasure to report that, yes! WILD actually uses the international forum provided by such events to...
by Amy Lewis | Aug 24, 2016
On Friday, September 2nd, the WILD Foundation is teaming up with the Boulder Photo Festival (BPF) and Rayback Collective to curate a WILD Cities themed photo gallery which will unmask the multitude of ways people experience wild nature within their own cities. The...
by Amy Lewis | Aug 12, 2016
by Amy Lewis | Aug 5, 2016
In a perfect world, no one would ever feel lonely or too small to take on the complex collective challenges we face. And on the evening of July 25th at the Macky Auditorium, for a 2.5 hour period the WILD Foundation and the International Society for Systems Sciences...
by Amy Lewis | Jul 14, 2016
Climate experts convene at the Macky to discuss the future of sustainability & climate collaboration On July 25th, seven of the world’s leading climate visionaries and experts will converge at the Macky Auditorium to debate the crucial next steps humanity must...
by Harvey Locke | Oct 29, 2015
Nature has needs and so do humans. How do we respect both for the long-term health and success of the planet? By: Harvey Locke, Nature Needs Half visionary I want to state the obvious that too often goes unsaid: Nature is the context for all life, including ours. We...
by Vance Martin | Oct 22, 2015
To keep the world wild, first recognize that wilderness is a choice preserved and protected by the sum of our decisions. Then embrace the fact that “our” decisions for wilderness begin with yours. What type of world do you choose to create? Such a simple question has...
by Amy Lewis | Oct 16, 2015
Who doesn’t have a memory or two from childhood about an incredible wilderness experience? My childhood was blessed by wilderness – and it is important that children now, and in the future, have the same opportunities. I think back to my favorite outdoor adventures....