Podcasts about The Wilderness Society

Hosts Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, and Maggie Hudlow recap some recent fall hunts, chat with Tim Fullman and Matt Jackson of the Wilderness Society about the impacts of an Ambler Road, have a crew-submitted Hot Tip Off, and get another round of Rut Reports from the field. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the informational signs flagged for review under the Trump administration's purge of “improper ideology” at National Parks is language at the Sitka National Monument Russian Bishop's House explaining how missionaries worked to destroy Indigenous cultures and languages in Alaska. A panel at Florida's Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is being questioned for including text about forced assimilation of imprisoned Native Americans. They are part of the ongoing review of parks, museums, and other institutions for information deemed disparaging to Americans. The review has prompted considerable concern over who is making decisions about how historical events are portrayed and whether Native historians have any input. GUESTS Michaela Pavlat (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), Indigenous partnerships program manager for the National Parks Conservation Association Julie Reed (Cherokee), associate professor of history at the University of Tulsa Morning Star Gali (Pit River Tribe), executive director of Indigenous Justice and the California tribal and community liaison for the International Indian Treaty Council Kimberly Smith (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), community conservation specialist for The Wilderness Society

We've been tracking the attacks on public lands since January 20, 2025, and while this short episode only covers a few of the main events, hundreds of other things have happened specifically targeting our public lands and waters. This video only features events through August 12, 2025. The 200th day of Trump 2.0 occurred on August 7th. See the full timeline* document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17DXrNFTQJRAHaU6hgO23ihpvtmSq3G-mo9_X8hzJwKY/edit?usp=sharing*This is a live document and is continuously being updated. If you see any errors or events we've missed, please reach out so we can keep the timeline as up to date and accurate as possible. Interviews and episodes featured in this video (in order of appearance): 1. Louis Geltman, Outdoor Alliance (https://youtu.be/pO_jOiVniIc?si=4e29Ad1xIQ5JFh0o)2. Justin Meuse, The Wilderness Society (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-lands-are-open-for-drilling-ft-the-wilderness/id1586174667?i=1000718946587)3. Jocelyn Torres, Conservation Lands Foundation (https://youtu.be/pO_jOiVniIc?si=4e29Ad1xIQ5JFh0o)4. Land Tawney, American Hunters and Anglers (https://youtu.be/T-qHkoWL6Rg?si=Xhv2q93xkLRoLOWJ)5. Ryan Fleetwood, Next Interior (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usda-forest-service-reorganization-nepa-rollbacks-and/id1586174667?i=1000722046401)6. Jamie Ervin, Outdoor Alliance (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protecting-the-western-arctic-ft-alaska-wilderness/id1586174667?i=1000720180771)7. Ramona McGee, Southern Environmental Law Center (https://youtu.be/eroTtI-WhVk?si=UDvTck0_gV8Jdw_2)8. Andy Moderow, Alaska Wilderness League (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protecting-the-western-arctic-ft-alaska-wilderness/id1586174667?i=1000720180771)Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠We release public lands news episodes every Friday on the Outdoor Minimalist podcast to help you stay up to date. Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

This week in the Outdoor Minimalist public lands news review, we cover:USDA's major reorganization planWhat it means for the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire responseHow agency relocations and office closures could impact conservation workCentralization of services like civil rights, tribal affairs, and grants managementH.R. 1 “The Big Ugly Bill” with

Remember when Mike Lee's 3.3 million-acre land sales were making headlines, what felt like every few seconds? It was all over social media; every conservation organization was talking about it, and even friends of mine who had never been very civically involved gathered the gumption to call their senators. Well, despite the fact that as a collective, we rallied together to defeat all three of Mike Lee's most recent attempts to sell public lands, Trump's Big “Ugly” Bill passed in the Senate, and within the hundreds of pages of legislation, many public lands attacks remained. While I do my best to cover most public lands news every Friday on this podcast, hearing from others in the outdoor advocacy community can shed light on things we may not have considered and help foster conversations needed to continue this fight. That's why I am excited to introduce Land Tawney to episode 189 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast. Land is co-chair of American Hunters & Anglers, an energetic, media-based organization built on holding policy makers accountable through fast-paced grassroots advocacy. Tawney is a nationally renowned advocate of public land and wildlife. For a decade, he was president and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, where under his leadership, BHA grew exponentially, expanding to 48 states and into Canada, garnering 40,000 members, and building an army of public land defenders. Land has testified before Congress on behalf of the Boundary Waters and has served on numerous federal advisory councils in support of hunting, fishing and conservation. He has held roles with the National Wildlife Federation, where he launched their Vanishing Paradise campaign in support of the Gulf Coast, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. His 25 years of experience as an advocate, leader and sportsman make him just as comfortable in the duck blind and trout stream as he is on Capitol Hill. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------Land TawneyAmerican Hunters and Anglers: https://www.americanhuntersandanglers.org/AHA Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1C0w7HMWwEAHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanhuntersanglers/Land Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landtawney/Land LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/land-tawney-a5272345/Wilderness Society: https://www.wilderness.org/

Episode Summary: In this riveting episode, host Chris Clarke covers the urgent issue threatening millions of acres of public land in the United States. Buried in what Chris calls the "Bloated Billionaire Bailout," a budget rider proposed by Senator Mike Lee targets up to 3 million acres of public lands for sale. These lands, managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, span 11 western states. Chris urges listeners to take action by calling their senators to stop this dangerous rider that undermines public access to these vital natural resources. Throughout the episode, a comprehensive discussion highlights the broader impacts of this potential land sale. Chris articulates how the rider threatens essential services, cultural survival, and the ecological balance of these desert lands. The discussion touches on contrasting visions for the use of public lands, with Mike Lee's push for privatization and development versus the preservation and conservation ethos championed by many environmentalists. Chris also outlines the economic dimensions of this conflict, emphasizing the potential loss of public use areas that provide significant recreational and environmental benefits to local communities. Key Takeaways: Legislative Threat: A budget rider by Mike Lee threatens to privatize millions of acres of public lands in western US states, including critical desert ecosystems. Conservation vs. Development:The episode explores the tension between conserving public lands for ecological, cultural, and recreational purposes versus commercial development and privatization. Call to Action: Chris Clarke urges listeners to contact their senators to oppose the rider and protect these invaluable public lands. Impactful Example: Tucson's Sabino Canyon serves as a hypothetical example of the possible negative outcomes from land privatization, jeopardizing local public access. Political Dynamics:There is bipartisan opposition to the rider, with some Republican senators indicating they cannot support a bill that includes this provision. Public pressure has led to some revisions of the original rider, but significant threats remain. Notable Quotes: 1. "We're talking about a public lands fire sale, and commercial interests are first in line." 2. "Mike Lee doesn't consider non-consumptive use as a real use of public lands. If it doesn't turn a profit, it doesn't count in his worldview." 3. "This would not be affordable housing... it's far more likely that housing built in Sabino Canyon would be extremely expensive." 4. "Our common heritage is threatened, and we've got to stop this rider from moving forward." Resources: Senate Switchboard: 202-224-3121 https://www.senate.gov Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta information: https://chihuahuandesert.org/fiesta-information/ Map of eligible lands and data from the Wilderness Society: https://www.wilderness.org/articles/media-resources/250-million-acres-public-lands-eligible-sale-senr-bill Fundraising link for El Paso trip: https://90milesfromneedles.com/elpaso Jonathan Thompson's Substack The Land Desk: https://www.landdesk.org/Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some in Congress who think we should have a fire sale on public lands. Places across national forests and the Bureau of Land Management that politicians think should be offered for sale, either to try to adopt President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill that would continue to offer the biggest tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans and corporations or simply because they don't believe there should be public lands. This legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, could be the most devastating public lands measure to come before Congress. If passed, it could dramatically reshape the West. While Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says many of the lands that could be affected are often "barren land next to highways with existing billboards that have no recreational value," many others disagree. There's a hew and cry across the West, that many of these lands are used by hunters and anglers, by birders and backpackers, four-wheelers and by weekend campers. To get into the weeds of this legislation our guest this week is Mike Carroll, director of the BLM program for The Wilderness Society.

Chuckwalla Box Canyon in the Chuckwalla National Monument, one of six monuments the Interior Department is considering shrinking. Photo by Bob Wick / Bureau of Land Management. Last year, an estimated 330 million people visited our national parks here in the United States. Tens of millions more visited national wildlife refuges, national forests, and Bureau of Land Management lands, connecting with our wild places, our shared history, and the wildlife these lands protect. Despite broad public engagement with our protected places, public lands have been in the Trump Administration's crosshairs since Day 1 of his second term. The administration has announced far-reaching layoffs at the federal agencies that manage our public lands. It has proposed massive budget cuts to the National Park Service. It has taken action to open protected places to increased drilling, mining, and logging, and has embraced the idea of outright selling public lands. Luke Basulto, the Ruth Hammett California Desert Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, and Josh Hicks, Conservation Campaigns Director for The Wilderness Society, join Terra Verde host and Earth Island Journal managing editor Zoe Loftus-Farren to discuss the state of our public lands amid this onslaught. The post Trump's Public Lands Grab appeared first on KPFA.

On October 11th, 1923, deep in Tunnel 13 high in the Siskiyou mountains of Oregon, four men were killed in a train robbery gone wrong. The trio responsible, the DeAutremont brothers, had planned the crime and dreamed of stealing their way to a life of riches but made a series of fatal mistakes that would haunt them forever. What has gone down in Pacific Northwest history as “the last great American train robbery” is also recognized as the birth of modern American forensic criminology. Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Fay Nutrition: Listeners of [National Park After Dark] can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/NPAD. Blueland:  Use our link to get 15% off your first order. Soul:  For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes Sources: Book: Tragedy at Southern Oregon Tunnel 13: DeAutremonts Hold Up the Southern Pacific by Scott Mangold Documentaries: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Murder on the Southern Pacific, Anchor Pictures: The Crime of the d'Autremont Brothers Articles: Oregon Encyclopedia, Historic Missourians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Environment Oregon Research and Policy Center, The Wilderness Society, Jefferson Public Radio  Podcasts: Criminalia: The Day the DeAutremont Brothers Bungled the Robbery of Southern Pacific Train No. 13 Videos: Jesse James (1939) trailer,  KTVL 10

Tracy Stone-Manning was the Director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Biden, where she oversaw the agency's 248 million acres. Her career began in Montana, running the Clark Fork Coalition in Missoula for almost a decade and heading up the state's environmental quality agency under Gov. Steve Bullock. She is now the president of the Wilderness Society. She sat down with Montana Public Radio's Ellis Juhlin to discuss what's happening and how land management has changed from her time directing the BLM, to now.

Trump politics, anti-woke rhetoric and Australian climate policy. Wilderness Society takes on Federal Minister for Environment ahead of election. As Trump shockwaves ricochet around the world, we ask how significant is the President's election for future global climate change action? And how is the changing world order affecting the political appetite for climate action at home? In this episode of Earth Matters we hear from Professor Robyn Eckersley, an academic working at the intersection of democratic theory and climate justice. Professor Eckersley shares her reflections on the dangerous trajectory of global democracy and its impact on Australian climate policy. We also hear from former NSW Fire & Rescue Commissioner and international firefighting expert Greg Mullins about the effect of anti-woke politics on climate emergency workers ability to speak out about climate change.And if you're curious as to why the Federal Environment Minister Tania Plibersek has been absent in the Australian election lead-up, our segment on wildlife protection may provide one clue. We speak to Wilderness Society Campaign Director Amelia Young about the Society's legal challenge to force the Minister to act in relation to the recovery of eleven endangered species.Acknowledgements and notes Thanks to LaTrobe University for sharing the recording of their recent panel discussion Climate Change – where are we now?  The discussion was part of a LaTrobe Ideas and Society event that took place on March 17th.  Professor Eckersley and Greg Mullins' comments were based on policies current at that time. Some new policy announcements and changes of policy have been announced since then.  Thanks to the Climate Council for permission to air their election advertisement. You can check out the Climate Council's election report and election scorecard via these links.  Thanks also to Phuong Tran of 3CR for bringing us the story about the Wilderness Society's legal action. For commentary about Australia's endangered wildlife see The Guardian's special series The Last Chance. This week's show is Episode #1497 and was produced by Claudia Craig on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung in Narrm (Melbourne).

7:15AM // Amelia Young, Wilderness SocietyOn Monday 3rd March 2025, the Wilderness Society launched court action against Australia's Environment Minister, saying successive environment ministers have failed in their legal duties to create recovery plans that would give threatened wildlife a better chance at surviving extinction. Phuong spoke with Amelia Young, National Campaigns Director at the Wilderness Society about this court case and some of the native species that are on the brink of extinction and that are named in the case. The Wilderness Society are also holding a Zoom webinar on Wednesday 19th March at 6pm, for people to learn more about the court case discussed. To sign up and keep up to date with the court case and other campaigns, head to https://www.wilderness.org.au/. You can also find them on Instagram at @wilderness_aus 7:30AM // Jaimie Jeffrey, No AUKUS Coalition VIC & IPAN GeelongJaimie Jeffrey is a Geelong-based peace and human rights activist. She is co-convener of IPAN Geelong & Vic Southwest, plays a lead role in Boycott Caltex Australia, and is a staunch member of No AUKUS Vic. Jaimie joined us to speak about the upcoming Avalon Airshow; an event that is disguised as a family-friendly "fun" airshow but is really a profitable promotion of war. For more info, visit their linktree ipangeelongandvic and find them on Instagram at @ipangeelongvicsouthwest  7:45AM //Mel Gibbs and Van Callaly for World Social Work Day18 March is World Social Work Day and we were joined today by guests from University of Melbourne to speak about this year's theme 'Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing'. We have Mel Gibbs (she/her), an Associate Lecturer, and PhD candidate, and Van Callaly (she/her) also Associate Lecturer and Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 8:15AM // Cath from Defend Dissent CoalitionCath is an activist and organiser for the Defend Dissent Coalition. In the lead up to their first rally, 'Protect The Right to Protest' tomorrow, Cath is joined us to speak about the anti-protest laws being proposed by Jacinta Allan's government, and how it signals a growing culture of repression not just in this state, but nationwide and globally as well. For more information, go to @defenddissentcoalition on Instagram. Songs: Not my problem - Hetslayer Maxine's Garden - Super Tart

Monday Headlines: Hundreds of thousands without power as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves inland, latest Newspoll shows hung parliament still likely, Israel cuts off power to Gaza and St George Dragons strongly condemns pie throw at the NRL. Deep Dive: Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is being sued by a conservation group alleging she is not meeting her legal obligations to protect threatened species. The case, brought by The Wilderness Society, focuses on eleven species and an argument that specific plans for their protection aren’t being met. The government says it has doubled funding for conservation efforts, but environmental advocates say it’s not enough to prevent extinction. So, can legal action force stronger environmental protections? And does it stand a chance at succeeding? In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith speaks with Sam Szoke-Burke, Biodiversity Policy and Campaign Manager at The Wilderness Society, to unpack the case and what it could mean for Australia’s wildlife. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across the United States there are hundreds of millions of acres of public lands. Indeed, there are more than 500 million acres of federal lands managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service, just to name the three largest land managers in federal government. A majority of those lands, the 245 million acres managed by the BLM and the 193 million managed by the Forest Service, are managed for multiple use. Logging, mining, recreation, and even official wilderness. The National Park Service lands, of course, are primarily managed for conservation of natural resources and enjoyment by you, the visitors. But the Trump administration has an eye on some of those lands for energy development and mining, whether that's oil and gas production or hard-rock mining. To better understand what's at stake under that strategy we're joined today by Dan Hartinger, the senior director of agency policy at the Wilderness Society.

Irma and Karen chat about their top books from the last 12 months. Then Karen chats with lifelong activist and former politician Bob Brown about why writing is so important to activism, why storytelling with intent is important, how he approached writing his memoir, why the practice of writing notes while out in nature is key, the ways in which writing fiction is important in getting people to think about other lives and issues, why he's given up writing his speeches, the ways in which hope sustains him, how collaboration with other artists is fundamental to his work, and his friendship with Richard Flanagan.About Bob:Bob Brown is a former politician and leader of the Australian Greens party. He's also an environmentalist and activist. Bob was a founder of the Wilderness Society and a key campaigner to save the Franklin River from being dammed. Since then, Bob has campaigned tirelessly on many social justice and environmental issues, including the establishment of protected wilderness areas, the preservation of native forests, threatened and endangered species, and action on climate change and human rights. Bob has written a number of books for different audiences, including memoir, poetry, children's fiction, travel, and stunning photo books. 

David Moskowitz works in the fields of photography, wildlife biology and education. He is the photographer and author of three books: Caribou Rainforest, Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest and Wolves in the Land of Salmon, co-author and photographer of Peterson's Field Guide to North American Bird Nests and photographer of Big River: Resilience and Renewal in the Columbia Basin. He has contributed his technical expertise to a wide variety of wildlife studies regionally and in the Canadian and U.S. Rocky mountains, focusing on using tracking and other non-invasive methods to study wildlife ecology and promote conservation. He helped establish the Cascades Wolverine Project, a grassroots effort to support wolverine recovery in the North Cascades using field science, visual storytelling, and building backcountry community science.Visual media of David's has appeared in numerous outlets including the New York Times, NBC, Sierra, The National Post, Outside Magazine, Science Magazine, Natural History Magazine, and High Country News. It has also been used for conservation campaigns by organizations including National Wildlife Foundation, the Endangered Species Coalition, Wildlands Network, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Conservation Northwest, Oregon Wild, Wildsight, Selkirks Conservation Alliance, and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.David holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education from Prescott College. David is certified as a Track and Sign Specialist, Trailing Specialist, and Senior Tracker through Cybertracker Conservation and is an Evaluator for this rigorous international professional certification program.Mark and David dig into wildlife photography, the use of field science and visual story telling together as a tool, trailing, tracking, building backcountry community science, the Columbia River and its relevance to salmon and all the people in the landscapes throughout and much more.To see Davids work, you can find him at - Website: https://davidmoskowitz.netInstagram: moskowitz_davidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmoskowitztrackingphotographyPublisher: https://www.mountaineers.org/books Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at evaswild.com

In this twelfth episode, host Emily Harwitz takes a closer look at the fuel that drives conservation. Funding, of course, is essential, and two of the main sources of conservation funding are government agencies and philanthropy. Today's guests—Ben Friedman and Geenah Leslie—are experts in those areas, from the state and federal levels to the local level. They're also experts at cultivating relationships, because that's the real foundation of this work: building relationships based on shared values and a commitment to making the world a better place, for all of us. From what's in the upcoming Proposition 4 Climate Bond to the many benefits our urban trees provide, we hope this final episode of Season 4 gives you lots to be hopeful for. Ben Friedman is the government affairs and public grants officer of Save the Redwoods League. Prior to the League, Ben led grantmaking in California for Western Conservation Foundation.  He also has worked at the Wilderness Society and on Capitol Hill on the House Committee for Natural Resources. Ben's education background is in geology and environmental management. In his spare time, Ben likes going to the beach with his wife Lauren and his dog Lobo, and baking seasonal pies. Geenah-Marie Leslie (she/her) was born and raised in the ancestral lands of the Tongva People, presently known as Los Angeles. As the proud child of Jamaican immigrants, she was brought up to believe that she should never allow her gender or the color of her skin deter her from pursuing her wildest dreams. Her passion for the healing benefits of nature and connecting People of Color to the outdoors led to her working in the environmental justice field. In her professional tenure, she has played a crucial role in donor relations, fund development, and piloting successful community engagement initiatives. Her free time is typically spent by large bodies of water, listening to an Afrofuturistic audiobook, or psp-psp-psping a cat on the street. Find her on Instagram @geenah_leslie or on ⁠LinkedIn

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and life member of CWA, as she shares her remarkable journey in the world of hunting and conservation. From her roots in processing her father's game harvests to becoming a passionate waterfowl hunter, Rue discusses how family hunting and fishing trips shaped her love for the outdoors. We'll explore the mission of Outdoor Afro, its role in reconnecting Black communities to nature, and how hunting has had a profound impact on her life.Rue also opens up about her work with organizations like the Wilderness Society, California State Parks Commission, and TRCP, as well as memorable encounters with influential people, including Oprah and past presidents. We'll touch on efforts to attract more women and minorities to hunting and how CWA can collaborate with Outdoor Afro to build a stronger presence in underserved communities. Plus, Rue offers insight on where she thinks CWA and the podcast team should focus next, and we dive into her acclaimed book Nature Swagger, which captures her passion for nature and outdoor leadership.

In this episode (#250) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Curt Meine of the Aldo Leopold Foundation to talk about the legacy of Aldo Leopold as we celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness and 75 years after the Sand County Almanac. Topics covered include expansion of the Land Ethic Leopold started, history of Gila Wilderness, revolutionary thinking, Wilderness Society, Thinking Like a Mountain, humans as part of a big community, indigenous knowledge, and other topics that connect us to the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's explosive episode of the MG Show, Jeffrey and Shannon dive headfirst into the heart of American politics, uncovering revelations and exposing the intricacies of power dynamics. First and foremost, the dynamic duo brings to light Trump's commanding lead in the polls, painting a picture of a political juggernaut rising once again. As they delve into the essence of Trump: the MAN in the Arena, exploring his unyielding presence in the political arena. But the spotlight doesn't stop there. Prepare to be shocked as they unravel the disturbing truth behind orchestrated protests and clashes, revealing how crowds are mobilized and sent to college campuses under false pretenses. It's a chilling exposé of manufactured dissent and political theater. In a groundbreaking development, they shine a spotlight on Jack Smith's NARA case, unveiling new unredacted documents that cast serious doubt on the validity of his entire case against Trump. It's a game-changing revelation that could shake the foundations of legal proceedings. Turning their attention to the shadowy world of dark money, Jeffrey and Shannon dissect Senator Hawley's address on the Wilderness Society and other clandestine acts within government departments. It's a sobering look at the hidden forces shaping policy and legislation behind closed doors. And in a moment of high drama, they bring you live coverage of Trump addressing the press outside the "hush money" show trial courtroom in New York, offering insights into the ongoing legal battles and political theater surrounding the former president. But amidst the chaos, the duo reflects on Flynn and the Marshall Plan, highlighting the status of the plan before Trump's election and raising questions. Join Jeffrey and Shannon for an episode that pulls back the curtain on the machinations of power, where truth is unveiled and darkness is brought into the light. Tune in for an unfiltered exploration of today's most pressing issues, where nothing is as it seems and every revelation brings us closer to the truth.

Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners. She oversees all operational aspects of the firm and fund including fundraising / LP relations, recruiting / HR, fund administration, impact reporting, legal, compliance, and marketing. Prior to business school, Valerie was an analyst at Kleiner Perkins' $1B Green Growth Fund, where she helped the team found G2. Before that, Valerie was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she worked across four continents, primarily on energy projects. She has also held positions at the U.S. Senate, X (Google's “moonshot factory”), Goldman Sachs, Jane Street Capital, and The Wilderness Society. G2 Partners helps founders envision a more sustainable world by enabling them to unlock the full potential of transformative technology in traditional industries. They strive to be an enduring partner, offering insight and intelligence to help teams navigate complexity and make the right decisions. Their deep sector expertise and years of climate tech experience supports ambitious goals and groundbreaking actions. In our conversation today, Valerie guides us through understanding what G2 is all about and how their unique team, culture, tools, and processes set them apart. Show Notes: [1:24] - Valerie shares her background, why she focuses her work on climate, and how she found herself as COO at G2 Venture Partners. [4:16] - She describes her role and what a typical day looks like for her at such an impactful fund. [6:37] - Valerie explains what G2 looks for when investing. [8:30] - What can make a startup positioned well for G2 to invest in? [10:29] - The team, culture, tools, and processes are the four aspects of the work done at G2. Valerie describes the team and how unique their approach is. [13:32] - At G2, the team communicates at many different stages in the process. [16:09] - Sourcing is an integral part of the diligence process. Valerie walks us through how sourcing plays out in practice. [18:59] - A lot of relationship-building goes into this process and how the firm collaborates and communicates to build a network. [20:09] - Valerie shares some key criteria and trends that G2 looks for when evaluating potential investments. [22:36] - She describes recent investments that showcase what makes a startup stand out. [25:07] - What challenges are faced during this process? [26:47] - G2 likes to lead the deal. Valerie explains their communications, particularly during board meetings, with companies. [28:48] - Trends are suggesting that something important to watch is the policy landscape. Links and Resources: G2 Venture Partners Website

Jim Enote is back to share his valuable insights on funding Indigenous communities.Jim discusses the importance of fostering genuine partnerships between donors and nonprofits, highlighting both success stories and lessons learned from his own experiences. Episode Highlights:Funding Indigenous communities with respect and empathyTrust-based giving and engagementJim Enote Bio:Jim Enote is a Zuni tribal member and CEO of the Colorado Plateau Foundation, which invests in Native-led organizations on the Colorado Plateau. As a counselor to the philanthropic community, he connects, engages, and leverages funding to support regional issues. Enote's service over the past 45 years includes natural resources, cultural resources, philanthropic, and art assignments for many domestic and international organizations. He serves on the Trust for Mutual Understanding Board, is the Chair of the Board at the Grand Canyon Trust and is on the Governing Council of the Wilderness Society. He is a Carnegie Foundation Senior Fellow and National Geographic Society Explorer. He lives in his work-in-progress home at Zuni, New Mexico, where he is also a lifelong traditional farmer.Links:Website: https://coloradoplateaufoundation.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/175-be-effective-at-supporting-nonprofits-to-work-together/id1556900518?i=1000652465880 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/149-indigenous-peoples-day-special-episode-with-erik/id1556900518?i=1000630664943https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/129-giving-well-to-indigenous-communities-with-jim/id1556900518?i=1000613959979Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

For many of my guests, the careers and fields that we're in now didn't exist or were just newly conceived when we were at university. So those indirect paths I often speak about were just a matter of course for us. Bec Nguyen is the director of Upbeat Digital and a specialist in UX in digital health.Join us as we speak about her winding path to User Experience Design and design thinking as it grew as a space, building compassionate tech, and advocating for diverse voices no matter what industry you're in.About Bec Nguyen Bec Nguyen is the Founder and Director of Upbeat Digital, a Perth, Western Australian-based consultancy business specialising in digital project and product management; UX/UX design and community engagement in social impact issues using an innovative, human-centred approach. As an advocate for women of colour, Bec leads an inclusive work approach to ensure community members who are under-represented, including disadvantaged and ethnic minorities, have a voice in the process.Upbeat Digital has collaborated with state and national organisations within Australia to support the translation of evidence-based resources to the wider community through digital solutions, such The Wilderness Society, Nature Play WA, CSIRO and Telethon Kids Institute.In recent years, Bec has been a recipient of a number awards, recognising and acknowledging her contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the community, and impact in the technology and innovation for which she is honoured and continues to strive at an exceptional level to work and volunteer her time to give back to the community and help improve the health and well-being of the community.Show Notes (link)[00:00:59] The path from commerce and information systems and falling out, then in, of like with tech.[00:04:03] Entering the health space and building apps with Telethon Kids Institute.[00:05:47] Being introduced to UX design thinking and building Image Up.[00:11:09] Formalising that experience-based learning.[00:11:48] Discovering that there really is a place in tech for everyone.[00:12:30] Taking the your user research to prototype.[00:13:42] Striking out on her own and expanding into the social impact space.[00:14:13] The evolution of systems analysis and requirements gathering as a human-centred process.[00:15:39] The evolving landscape of our roles and responsibilities.[00:18:29] Integrating UX and healthcare.[00:19:11] Working with kids with cystic fibrosis.[00:27:27] Being able to demonstrate the scientific method behind your work.[00:29:37] Putting more focus on social impact with Upbeat Digital.[00:30:31] Representation in tech and supporting less heard voices.[00:34:12] Encouraging diversity in your organisations.[00:38:20] What advice would you give someone who'd like to do what you do, and what advice should they ignore?Connect with STEAM PoweredWebsite | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | PatreonHosted and produced by

Ben Tettlebaum is the Director & Senior Staff Attorney at The Wilderness Society. Across the U.S. there are 618 million acres of federal public lands, including national parks and forests, wildlife refuges and federally managed desert and prairie lands. Many of these special places are threatened by climate change and poor management decisions that favor development over conservation. And they are important to protect as they are a key piece of our natural heritage.  Within the episode we talk about the Western Arctic, in regards to federal land laws and to give some more background, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Arctic Refuge) is a place of spectacular beauty as well as ecological and cultural significance, but right now it's vulnerable to oil and gas development. These industries threaten to pollute our air and water, degrade public lands, and ruin an Indigenous way of life. So we talk about what the Wilderness Society is doing to help there. BREDL has had a past working relationship with The Wilderness Society. In 1992, the Virginia Dept. of Transportation (VDOT) wanted to relocate U.S. 58 and make it a four-lane highway, bisecting the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area in S.W. Virginia. Citizens formed a BREDL chapter Mountain Heritage Alliance (MHA) and worked with another BREDL chapter Graysonites for Progressive Change to fight the VDOT proposal. The Wilderness Society (TWS) was instrumental in this fight and continues to do great work for public lands to stay public.  Contact or connect with Ben: Ben_Tettlebaum@tws.org   How to protect the Arctic: https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/5-questions-how-protect-arctic-oil-drilling  Here's a brief press release for the victory: https://archive.bredl.org/MHA/may96pr.html

Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the proposed Great Bend of the Gila National Monument with advocates Skylar Begay and Mike Quigley. They discuss the importance of protecting this pristine Sonoran Desert landscape, rich in cultural and natural history. With the threat of encroaching development and destructive recreation, the establishment of the monument would safeguard significant cultural sites and provide habitat for endangered species like the Sonoran pronghorn.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really proves this notion to be true. These individuals are making significant contributions to environmental conservation and community improvement, despite the odds that may be stacked against them. And T. A. shines a light on their heroism and the power we all have deep inside.If you need some inspiration to keep going with the great work you're doing (along with some practical guidance), you'll find it in this episode.Since its inception, the Barron Prize has awarded more than half a million dollars to hundreds of young leaders and has won the support of the National Geographic Education Foundation, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the National Youth Leadership Council, among other organizations. When not writing or speaking, T. A. Barron serves on many boards including Princeton University, where he helped to create the Princeton Environmental Institute, and The Wilderness Society, which recently honored him with its highest award for conservation work.HighlightsWhere can we find hope amid all the doom and gloom we hear of and experience?What's the biggest challenge that young changemakers face nowadays? (it's not what you think)What's the responsibility of creatives in today's world? How YOU Can HelpBarron suggests that the best way to inspire others, especially young people, is through the example set by our own actions and choices.Share the good stories. The bad ones seem to always rise to the top so we need to counter them with stories of the good that people are doing in the world. It's surprising how effective simple storytelling can be in inspiring action.For those who are or know young changemakers, consider applying for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.Echoing his advice for the main character in many of his books, Merlin, Barron urges listeners to recognize the unique magic within themselves and use that to create positive change in YOUR world. The ripple effects will follow.ResourcesT. A. Barron website  Magic & Mountains: The T. A. Barron podcast Gloria Barron Prize for Young HeroesInspiring Young Heroes – a video portal featuring more incredible stories of amazing kids.Use EXGREEN20 discount code and receive a 20% discount to a full week or single day for the Congress of Conference registration!Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that! What difference for the world are you going to make today?

I've been dry-tooling more than ice climbing this winter, largely because it's been frustratingly warm in New England. Call this my adaptation strategy — but really, I feel like I'm just getting ahead of the curve since trigger alert: dry-tooling is the future of ice climbing. #provemewrong(please)Not to be all dire, dour and doom and gloom, but globally, climate change is leading to fewer days below 0°C, aka, the planet is warming. (according to an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report from 2021). Since ice forms below the freezing temp of water, it's not hard to see that the result will be fewer climbable days of ice as a result.So what's an ice climber to do?Today, we chat with Taylor Luneau, an ice climber from Vermont, former Policy Director of the American Alpine Club, and current Conservation Manager at The Wilderness Society. Taylor has spent the bulk of his adult working life in conservation efforts, protecting public land, and now, supporting climate change mitigation strategies through forest management policies.During his time at the AAC, Taylor commissioned a first-of-its-kind study evaluating ice season length for one of the premiere ice climbing destinations in the U.S. — the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire. You might have seem the film that came out of this, freeze//thaw, which shares the scientific findings and socioeconomic impact on guides in the area. Definitely worth watching.We talk about the study, how climbers can get involved in responding to climate change, along with mitigation and adaptation strategies in today's episode. Resources and links:If you'd like to connect with Taylor, his Instagram is @taylor.luneau, and his Wilderness Society email is tluneau@tws.org. To learn more about the Mount Washington Valley study, here is the webpage that has “freeze//thaw”, an article by Jimmy Voorhis and Micheal Wejchert, and the full study by Voorhis, McDowell, and Burakowski, et al.The impact of our national forests to mitigate climate change:“Forests in the U.S. remove the equivalent of about 12 percent of annual U.S. fossil fuel emissions or about 206 teragrams of carbon, after accounting for natural emissions, such as wildfire and decomposition. Worldwide, healthy forests absorb 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon per year, the same contained in nearly 54 million tanker trucks worth of gasoline. Biologically rich, continuous networks of public lands play an important role in absorbing climate-changing emissions, sustaining plants and animals, and helping the hardest hit communities adapt to the impacts of a changing climate." SourceNationwide forest plan amendment to conserve old growth: Remember that the scoping period runs through February 2nd. Here are some resources to learn more and get involved:TWS Action Alert on the national amendment to all forest plans to conserve old growthTWS blog explaining what it isFederal Register scoping notice for the national amendment to all forest plans to conserve old growthUSDA Press Release on National Old Growth AmendmentNorthwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Amendment:The comment period wraps up on January 29th. Here are more resources and how to comment:TWS Action Alert on the NWFPTWS Blog explaining what the NWFP is and what's happeningUS Forest Service landing page for NWFP amendmentUSFS comment portal for the NWFP: hereMake sure to get your voice heard!Find the rest of the notes, timestamps, resources, and more on the episode page.  Credits:Episode cover photo by Marcus Garcia.Intro music by Hannah Noelle Enomoto (thanks, sis!). Sponsors:Of course, a big thanks to our sponsor, Blue Ice, for supporting this show!Blue Ice is the best kind of ice, and also my choice when it comes to fast and light ice climbing gear. Their Aero Lites go in like a hot knife through butter and their climbing packs hit the sweet spot between function and lightweight. Designed to get to the point in the alpine, their gear is tested by mountain professionals between the Alps and the Wasatch. If you're looking to get to the point too — and with a little less weight on your kit, check out Blue Ice's gear at blueice.com or your favorite local retailer. Patreon:For the price of a beer per month, you can help us produce episodes like this and much, much more. If you've been enjoying the podcast this season, consider supporting us on Patreon. 

We find out what some divers with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society saw under the water at West Mabou Beach as part of a recent marine survey.

Episode 7: Connection & Gratitude with Michele Sons  Get her new eBook "The Art of Fog" now! Michele Sons is a full-time fine art landscape and nature photographer, writer, and educator originally from England and currently based in southwest Virginia in the United States. Her background in geography and environmental science, her taste for adventure, and her highly diverse and extensive travel experience uniquely position her to connect with both the Appalachian landscape she calls home as well as landscapes across the world. Michele's work is based on a soft, subtle, pared-down aesthetic. Fog, mist, and soft light are intrinsic elements present in many of her images. Michele's clients include National Geographic, The Wilderness Society, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Eastern National, and The Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Her work has been featured extensively in the National Geographic Beautiful Landscapes calendars, she has participated in group and solo museum and gallery exhibitions both domestically and internationally, and she has collaborated with non-profits on editorial work in support of America's national parks. Her work has been featured in numerous local and regional print publications as well as highly regarded websites. Michele recently served as 2022 New River Gorge Creative-in-Residence at our nation's newest national park, and is a 2023 recipient of the Inspired Creator Grant. Check out her eBook offerings: RIVERSONG: Creative, Holistic Approaches to Photographing New River Gorge is Michele's first ebook, available for purchase on her website. Her anticipated second instructional eBook THE ART OF FOG: A Primer for Expressive Landscape and Nature Photography in Fog will be released in the Fall of 2023.   www.michelesons.com www.instagram.com/michelesonsphotography     Mentioned in this episode: Tips on Dune photography with Sarah Marino & Jennifer Renwick   Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-7-michele-sons/   Other podcast appearances: https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/gallery/photographing-appalachia/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michele-sons-sam-krisch-fine-art-photographers/id1528774028?i=1000599431024   Visit www.wildwomanphotography.com to check out featured wild women, episode transcripts and more information about our small group photography escapes!     

On this episode of The Greener Way, we're talking with Alex Banks, a partner at EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services. Banks is co-author of a report commissioned by The Wilderness Society that found that financiers do not assess and disclose deforestation and biodiversity loss in Australia and may not even be aware of the risk when funding Australia's primary industries.Stepping into the role of the Lorax, Alex talks about the urgent need for investors and financiers to assess deforestation loss and why Australia is such a blind spot.Link: https://www.wilderness.org.au/following-the-money

Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners, where she oversees all operational aspects of the firm and fund including fundraising /LP relations, recruiting / HR, fund administration, impact reporting, legal, compliance, and marketing. Prior to business school, Valerie was an analyst at Kleiner Perkins' $1B Green Growth Fund, where she helped the team found G2. Before that she was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she worked across four continents, primarily on energy projects.  She has also held positions at the U.S. Senate, X (Google's “moonshot factory”), Goldman Sachs, Jane Street Capital, and The Wilderness Society. Valerie holds a B.A. degree summa cum laude in Environmental Science & Public Policy and Earth & Planetary Sciences from Harvard University. She holds an M.B.A. and M.S. in Environment and Resources from Stanford University, where she was a Siebel Scholar and an Arjay Miller Scholar. About VSC Ventures: For 20 years, our award-winning ⁠⁠PR agency VSC⁠⁠ has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building. Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds. Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like ⁠⁠Ample⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Actual⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Sesame Solar⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Synop⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Vibrant Planet⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Zume⁠⁠ among many others.

Dr. Fullman is seasoned ecologist currently studying caribou in Alaska with The Wilderness Society. We chat about his current research and touch upon past experiences in Africa studying elephants!

This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Bill Hodge. Bill became the Montana State Director for The Wilderness Society in January of 2023 after serving four years as the Executive Director of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. This role withThe Wilderness Society is his second tour with the organization. During Bill's first term he started the ground-breaking organization Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (AKA -SAWS). Bill has spent the last 15 years fighting for the preservation and stewardship of some of America's wildest public lands. From deep in the backcountry to the halls of Congress, Bill has been a champion of the National Wilderness Preservation System. He was the recipient of the Bob Marshall Award for Wilderness Stewardship from the United States Forest Service in 2013 and was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for building the next generation of conservation leaders in 2014. Prior to his work in conservation Bill was the Chief Marketing Officer of Action Sports Media and had spent 20 years in broadcasting and college athletics. Bill currently serves on the Board of the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance. Bill and his wife, Laura, call the Flathead Valley of northwest Montana home. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

You can take the bus to the trails! King County Metro & King County Parks have partnered to get folks out of the city & into NATURE! Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with The Wilderness Society's "Urban to Wild" director Kitty Craig to talk about expanding equity in the outdoors!We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

In Judges 3 we find the story of Ehud. Ehud was a left handed man in a right handed tribe. Gera, the father of Ehud, knew it would take his life being a seed so that his son could flourish and bring the nation of Israel into peace. Allowing our lives to become a seed so that the next generation can operate in authenticity and grace is what will bring peace to nations!   Wilderness Society - May 2nd, 2023

There were two things that identified the life of Joshua - his service to Moses and his hunger. However, there was one thing that Joshua failed to remember…the next generation. Joshua had no successor, and as a result, Israel would spend 396 years under judges instead of a presence obsessed leader. Until David came along. Beloved identity then brings back obsession with presence, recaptures lost territory and establishes strong leadership through worship. Beloved identity is taking back the high ground and making worship the principle of our existence.   Wilderness Society - April 4th, 2023

Tune in to this episode of the Sea Change Podcast to meet Kiara Tringali. Not only is Kiara a changemaker, serving as the Senior Government Relations Representative for The Wilderness Society, but also she is Jenna's cousin, proving that conservationists run in the family. Through this role, Kiara is focused on landscape conservation and designation that advances legislative and administrative protections for priority lands to help achieve the goals of protecting 30% of US lands and waters by 2030 and ensuring that all people benefit equitably from public lands. Prior to her role with The Wilderness Society, Kiara had several years of experience in the halls of government, serving as a legislative staffer in the Massachusetts State House and in the office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

One of the most under-appreciated photography locations in the United States is Appalachia, a region that stretches from Alabama in the south to New York in the north. Appalachia is not home to towering mountains, arid deserts, or epic displays of geology; however, a skilled photographer who takes care to connect with this place is able to create fantastic photographs that are personally expressive and evocative. Today's guest on episode 306 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Michele Sons, is one such photographer. Her attention to detail and personal connection to Appalachia, fog, and geographic peculiarities has given her photography a voice in the crowded space of nature and landscape photography. Michele has come to specialize in quiet, contemplative images of the Appalachian region and beyond. She has worked with National Geographic for years on their Beautiful Landscapes calendars, and other clients of hers include The Wilderness Society, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Eastern National, Gladstone Media, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. If you want to learn how Michele is able to make stunning images of this seemingly less-than-iconic location, then you have come to the right place. On this week's episode, we discuss: Michele's 111-page e-book, Riversong, all about the New River Gorge in Fayetteville, West Virginia (Use the code FSTOP20 for 20% off). Michele's personal connection to place and how she goes about making images that are connective in this way. Michele's approaches to making images from less than iconic destinations. How photography has served Michele in a healing capacity. How Michele's mental health has shifted since she took up photography full-time. Michele's strategies and challenges for monetization as a full-time photographer. How knowing yourself can lead to better photographs. Michele's "The Feminine Landscape" project. Our mutual obsession with fog. And a lot more! If you enjoyed our conversation, you can catch our bonus episode on Patreon where Michele and I discuss her strategies for using lead magnets to increase her mailing list. Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me on Nature Photographer's Network for an amazing photography experience. Use the code FSTOP10 for 10% off your membership. Support the podcast on Patreon. Watch the podcast on YouTube. Here is who Michele recommended on the podcast this week: Derek von Briesen. Sam Krisch. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Michele's fantastic Appalachia photography!

In this episode, we discuss:Mike's career evolution.How the Alliance for the Wild Rockies has been able to maintain its mission and integrity over the decades.The origins of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA).Why the Alliance sues the Forest Service more than any other environmental group in the country.Wild Montana, Greater Yellowstone Coalition and The Wilderness Society's promotion of harmful logging projects and the destruction of wilderness quality lands as part of a culture and system of corruption.What greases the skids of conservation collaboratives. The public's overwhelming support of roadless lands in Montana. The ecological price of continuing motorized and mechanized recreation in roadless areas. The importance of quiet to native wildlife and the human animal.The who, what and why of "conservation” collaboratives. The disastrous Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act. The many threats from road building. The Lincoln Property Proposal.The Gallatin Forest Partnership.What true protections should look like under 30x30.How to start turning the tide for wildlands across the Northern Rockies. The Alliance for the Wild RockiesThe good, bad, and ugly of Tester's Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship ActTWS's Roadless ReportThe Bader Report (Gallatin Forest Partnership)Support the show

In this episode, we go live into the Q&A session from our leadership gathering - Wilderness Society: Under the Oaks.   As 400 leaders from all over the world gathered, it only felt right to sit and discuss the questions that could be in their hearts.  What came out of this time together was a move of the Spirit that went way beyond simple conversation.  It was a moment in time in which leaders were changed.  We hope you are marked by this time together, and hope you will join us at the next Wilderness Society gathering.

Hey Nature Nerds! In this week's full episode, Megan talks about the Nahanni National Park, one of the 7th wonders of Canada, but also a keeper of a dark and mysterious past... enjoy! Organization to Support: https://www.conservationalliance.com/ Mission We harness the power of businesses and outdoor communities to protect North America's cherished wild places and outdoor spaces. Through the collective strength of our membership – companies from banks to breweries and outdoor gear – we champion solutions that balance the best interests of the land and water, wildlife, and people. Since 1989, we've helped protect 73 million acres and 3,580 river miles, remove or halt 37 dams, purchase 21 climbing areas & designate five marine reserves. https://www.conservationalliance.com/success/nahanni-wilderness/ They are based out of Bend, OR BUT they have a Nahanni Valley specific page- and they do work there. They have a 92% on charity navigator, so yay! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society used Conservation Alliance support in its successful campaign to expand the Nahanni National Park Preserve by a stunning seven million acres. The park now protects the entire watershed of the South Nahanni River, a popular outdoor recreation destination. References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYZ9rH_S9U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr1v5N6ovp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6dWKwVZ2M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahanni_National_Park_Reserve http://secretsofnahanni.com/ https://www.outdoorjournal.com/news/secrets-nahanni-valley-headless-men/ https://denenation.com/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/nahanni-valley-0016177 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717 https://archive.org/details/tropicalvalleysi00cana/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.goldseiten.de/artikel/547856--NorZinc-Signs-Environmental-Agreement-with-Key-First-Nation-Partners-in-Yellowknife.html https://cabinradio.ca/96716/news/environment/norzinc-awaits-licence-approval-for-prairie-creek-mine/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/david-horesay-frederick-hardisty https://www.abenakiextreme.com/why-the-nahanni-valley-is-creepier-than-any-horror-film/ https://darkpoutine.com/2021/08/181-the-headless-men-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2018/2/21/mysteries-of-the-nahinni-park-reserve-in-canada https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/nahanni https://zeph456.medium.com/the-valley-of-headless-men-e249a493efed https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/canada/experiences/news/the-haunting-history-of-this-canadian-national-park https://web.archive.org/web/20040515204806/http://www.artcanadacarvings.com/people_of_the_deh_cho.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090308130249/http://www.tsuutina.ca/page.aspx?pageID=6-8 https://www.cbc.ca/sevenwonders/results.html https://mysteriesofcanada.com/nwt/legends-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.jmplumbley.com/2021/09/22/the-big-bad-wood-nahanni-valley/ https://albertaonrecord.ca/melvin-and-ethel-ross-fonds https://www.banffcentre.ca/events/nahanni-river-forgiveness

270: Erchana Murray-Bartlett | Oli & Stewy duel in Tassie   This week's episode is sponsored by Mizuno. From the crunch of gravel as we find that peaceful tempo, to the taste of salt building as we run longer and faster, it all comes down to one day. The marathon is a beautiful game. In 2023, make your next marathon easier with the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro. Brad commences his return to run program Julian sets expectations for Osaka and recaps an eventful Roo Run, then gives a preview of the Geelong 5k/10k. Brady spots fish along the river and runs on New Years with Zacca The Devonport Carnival saw the first of two clashes between Oli Hoare and Stewy McSweyn, running the mile off scratch, with Aaron Harvey of Ulverstone taking line honours off 140m with Oli taking second and Stewy fourth. TasCarnivals Report Devonport Results   Burnie Carnival saw the two Olympians rematch, this time Stewy taking the duel over Oli in the open Mile running off scratch, with Abbie Butler first across the line  Results   Izzi Batt-Doyle set the parkrun world best at Aldinga Beach 15:25 https://www.parkrun.com.au/aldingabeach/results/244/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3scZxrL2u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link    Josh Cheptegei won the Madrid 10k on New Years Day in 27:09 over Mo Katir and Jesus Ramos, with the view to defend his World Cross Country title in Bathurst and potentially line up for a marathon later in the future. Prisca Chesang of Uganda took it out over Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi and Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya. Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia came two seconds off from the Road 5k WR at the Barcelona 5k running 14:21, with Addisu Girma winning in 13:26 World Athletics   Letesenbet Gidey & Berihu Aregawi take out the Jan Madea Cross Country race in Sululta, Ethiopia World Athletics Listener Question asks the boys what their running goals for 2023 are and then takes a turn on Brady on the Loose over Nike missing the chance to hype up Brett and Sinead.   Erchana Murray-Bartlett is out running “Tip to Toe”, running a world record 155 consecutive marathons from Cape York Peninsula, Queensland all the way to Melbourne Victoria to raise funds for the Wilderness Society and to raise awareness about Australia's wildlife facing the threat of extinction. Erchana joins Brady to chat about how she started off as a junior soccer player and then joining Vigor and Collingwood Harriers to become a regular on the Melbourne AV scene, racing marathons around Australia and the world along the way. She talks about how the Melbourne lockdown throughout 2020 culminated in starting Tip to Toe and meeting her partner, and what she puts the success of journey the down to, sharing the some of the specifics to satisfy world record requirements, the tough impact of fitness, wildlife encounters and the challenges of sharing the journey on social media How Tip To Toe will finish and what she has planned once the adventure finishes.   You can donate to the Tip To Toe GoFundMe here Wilderness Society & Erchana https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6IaGaBzJy/?hl=en    Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

In this warm and thoughtful program you'll by dazzled by the mystery of Terry's dying mother's request for her to read her journals, but not until after her death. Terry found 3 shelves of journals only to discover all of them were blank. Puzzle about this mystery along with Terry in this far-reaching dialogue about finding one's authentic voice. Terry Tempest Williams is a naturalist, environmentalist, and award-winning author. She is a recipient of the Lannan Literary Fellowship in creative nonfiction and the 1997 Guggenheim Fellowship, and served as naturalist-in-residence at the Utah Museum of Natural History. In 2014, on the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Ms. Williams received the Sierra Club's John Muir Award honoring a distinguished record of leadership in American conservation. She divides her time between Castle Valley, Utah, and Moose, Wyoming. She is the author of many books including Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place (Pantheon 1991), Red: Patience and Passion in the Desert (Vintage Books 2002), An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field (Vintage Books 1995) , Leap (Vintage 2001), The Open Space of Democracy (The Orion Society 2004), Finding Beauty in a Broken World (Pantheon 2008), When Women Were Birds (Sarah Crichton Books: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2012) and The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks (Sarah Crichton Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2016) Interview Date: 5/5/2012 Tags: Terry Tempest Williams, Wangari Maathai, voice, speaking, courage, silence, Mother Tongue, reproductive freedom, language, emotional intelligence, Mormon, birth control, abortion, Carden School, teaching children, Utah wildlands, wilderness, storytelling, Wilderness Society, embodied language, uncertainty, questions, questioning, deep listening, journaling, journal, authentic voice, sisterhood, crisis, ecology of the mind, Ecology/Nature/Environment, Social Change/Politics, Writing, Women's Studies, Philosophy

Learn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/ SHOW NOTES: Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners, overseeing all operational aspects of the firm, which has almost one billion dollars under management. Valerie exemplifies many of the principles within the book 7 Rules of Power and speaks with us about how she began (yes, began) her career as a Chief Operating Officer for a venture capital firm. In this episode: Valerie's background before attending business school Her pivotal internship How she landed her job as a Chief Operating Officer Why she accepted the position How she met her mentor by sending a cold email The importance of choosing a focus within the company's roles The importance of differentiating yourself What a COO does in a venture fund The rules of power used to get such a high-level role so early in her career Taking a position that matches your natural skillsets and what you enjoy Crafting a job that plays to your abilities How she got her job as COO at G2 Venture Partners A provocative take on her experience of being an Asian woman in tech The danger in highlighting differences The issue of cognitive load Advice on having the willingness and ability to self-promote   GUEST BIO w/ social links: Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners. She oversees all operational aspects of the firm and fund, including fundraising / LP relations, recruiting / HR, fund administration, impact reporting, legal, compliance, and marketing. Prior to business school, Valerie was an analyst at Kleiner Perkins' $1B Green Growth Fund, where she helped the team found G2. Before that, Valerie was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she worked across four continents, primarily on energy projects. She has also held positions at the U.S. Senate, X (Google's “moonshot factory”), Goldman Sachs, Jane Street Capital, and The Wilderness Society. Valerie holds a B.A. degree summa cum laude in Environmental Science & Public Policy and Earth & Planetary Sciences from Harvard University. She holds an M.B.A. and M.S. in Environment and Resources from Stanford University, where she was a Siebel Scholar and an Arjay Miller Scholar.   Website: https://www.g2vp.com/valerie-shen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-shen/ Produced by The www.MunnAvenuePress.com

“There is a magic to stories well told,” says novelist T.A. Barron, and in this thoughtful, heart-opening, life-affirming episode, he explores how story weaves through every part of our lives. He talks about how he went from rejected novelist to successful business leader to best-selling author. He speaks of the story as a boat containing treasure–and of the magic not only in his stories about Merlin, but also in our daily lives and how creative practice helps us share this treasure. To close, he shares one of the best stories of perseverance and making lemons from lemonade that we ever heard–think rejection, Madeleine L'Engle and a notary–a story to inspire anyone who has ever been roundly rejected want to find a way forward. T. A. Barron grew up in Colorado ranch country. After a successful business career in New York, he moved back to Colorado to pursue his dream to be a writer, outdoorsman, and conservationist. He is the award-winning author of more than 30 highly-acclaimed books, including the international bestselling series The Merlin Saga, which is now being developed into a feature film by Disney. T. A. Barron is an advocate for public-spirited kids, and is founder of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award that each year honors 25 young people who help their communities or the environment. In addition to writing and speaking, T. A. Barron serves on many environmental and educational boards, including Princeton University, where he helped to create the High Meadows Environmental Institute, and The Wilderness Society. He has also launched his own podcast, Magic and Mountains, on creative process, the magic of Merlin, and more. www.tabarron.com/podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/tabarronauthor/https://www.facebook.com/TABarronFansRosemerry's poem about apricots  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

So many of the challenges facing birds are systemic, bigger than what any one person can fix — so how do we get governments to step in and do something? Tykee James, a Sr. Government Relations Representative for The Wilderness Society, has approached this issue in a creative way: by organizing bird walks around the U.S. Capitol. These walks bring in staffers and legislators from across the country and across the aisle, creating a rare space in politics for people to come together and kindle a love of birds. Tenijah talks to Tykee about his bird walks, staying hopeful in the face of huge issues, and they delve into some promising legislation called Recovering America's Wildlife Act that has the potential to help our bird friends.You can check if your Senators are cosponsors of Recovering America's Wildlife Act and contact them about what the legislation means to you.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

The Wilderness Society exist to free kingdom leaders from the yoke of selfish-ambition and performance, to call them into a deeper place of devotion and proximity with the Father, and to redeem a foundational and necessary period of time in every leader's life called 'The Wilderness'.     One More River Logic and reason can cause us to stop one river shy of the promise. Don't build on the wrong side of the river because the grass is greener on the other side. Untether yourself from time and know that the promise is only on the other side of one more river.

Tykee James is a Senior Government Affairs Representative at The Wilderness Society in DC. Gridlock in Washington can be a real challenge to protecting birds, but a bill called Recovering America's Wildlife Act is giving Tykee hope. The bill would provide $1.4 billion a year in funding for state and tribal conservation efforts. Tykee says that's important to protect habitats and species that reach across state borders.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

The Wilderness Society exist to free kingdom leaders from the yoke of selfish-ambition and performance, to call them into a deeper place of devotion and proximity with the Father, and to redeem a foundational and necessary period of time in every leader's life called 'The Wilderness'     First Worshiper  In this teaching, we're learning to redefine the title of 'leader' into the 'first worshipper'. Once you've tasted His presence, you're ruined for everything else. We're giving the rest of our life to worship at the feet of the one that finally makes us feel like we belong. While worshipping in this level of presence, every insecurity will melt in the security of beloved identity.

Welcome to episode 258 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by Mason Cummings, the Visual Asset Manager for The Wilderness Society and Dr. Greg Aplet, the Senior Science Director for The Wilderness Society. The Wilderness Society is a non-profit dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Wilderness. In this week's episode, we discuss how photography and videography can be used to advance the missions of conservation and wilderness non-profits and how photographers can play a leading role in conservation efforts. A special thank you to our listener Joe Doherty for recommending both Greg and Mason for this week's episode. On this week's episode we discuss: The mission and purpose of The Wilderness Society. Why wilderness is important. What types of photography helps conservation efforts. Can digitally-altered landscape photography help conservation efforts? How photographing like a conservation scientist can help your photography. Common practices in photography that hinder the efforts of conservation. Compromise in lawmaking in green organizations. How science and art can partner to make the world a better place. And a lot more! Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Join Nature Photographer's Network. 2. Support the podcast on Patreon. ----more---- I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.