The Field Guide for Creators — Nature, Outdoor Adventure & Science Storytelling

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Malia Byrtus: Camera Trapping, Conservation Storytelling & the Florida Panther

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Battle of the Brands: Which Daypacks Transition Best from Office to Trailhead?

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Romi Castagnino: Conservation Biologist + Environmental Video Journalist

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Day’s Edge Productions’ Nate Dappen & Neil Losin: Biologist-Turned-Filmmakers

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People

Malia Byrtus: Camera Trapping, Conservation Storytelling & the Florida Panther

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Gear

Battle of the Brands: Which Daypacks Transition Best from Office to Trailhead?

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People

Romi Castagnino: Conservation Biologist + Environmental Video Journalist

Day's Edge co-founders, nature collage

People

Day’s Edge Productions’ Nate Dappen & Neil Losin: Biologist-Turned-Filmmakers

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Events

Perspectives From the Summit: Candid Takes from 2023 Jackson Wild Delegates

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✌︎ PEOPLE

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Michelle Lotker, Documentary Storyteller: Curiosity. Vulnerability. Perseverance.

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Yoshiyuki Katayama, Video Artist: “Understanding nature is a matter of knowing myself”

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Emily Packer, Experimental Filmmaker: “Invite new visionaries to the forefront by taking turns in the directorial hot seat”

Shaun Wolfe underwater filmmaker

Shaun Wolfe, Cinematographer: The Importance of Being Flexible and Building Quality Relationships

✺ PROJECTS

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Making Waves in Marine Conservation Education: 1 Rowboat, 4 Badass Women Scientists, 3000 Miles

Shawn Hayes, Falconer & Conservationist

Conservation

Shawn Hayes, Falconer & Conservationist: Living in Partnership With Wild Creatures & Wild Places

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Justin Bright Skateboards for Conservation

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Future Pacific:
A Blueprint For Art-Science-Film Collaboration

☻ INSPO

Jackson Wild 2023 Awards

Events

Top “Future of Storytelling” Sessions—A 2023 Jackson Wild Summit Preview

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10 Books by Inspiring Female Scientists & Explorers

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Events

Jackson Wild Unveils 2023 Media Lab Cohort: The Program Shaping the Future of Science, Nature, and Conservation Filmmaking

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Artificial Intelligence

Best ChatGPT Plugins for Content Creators in Science and Nature Storytelling

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Museums

Media and Exhibits: A Journey Through 9 Top Natural History Museums

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Personal Growth

Six Tips for Striking Work-Life Balance in Nature-Driven Professions

The Scuba Show 2023 at the Long Beach Convention Center

Events

Educational Currents: A Preview of the Scuba Show’s Top Visual Storytelling Seminars

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Personal Growth

“Where The Wild Love Is”: A New Meditation App that Improves Users’ Mental Health Through Immersive Wildlife Experiences

OUR MISSION

Wild Media Journal is a catalyst for creative storytelling. We are a grassroots media company empowering nature, outdoor adventure, and science content creators from every corner of the globe.