Resources
A collection of organizations, events, and resources for photographers and conservation enthusiasts.
For Photographers
Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy
Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy is the leading educational resource for conservation photographers and filmmakers, providing online courses, in-person workshops, and mentorship programs. Founded by Jaymi Heimbuch, a wildlife conservation photographer, naturalist and instructor.
For Washington Locals
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
For over two decades, the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of nearly 35,000 sand hill cranes to Othello, Washington every March as they migrate north to their breeding grounds in Alaska. An incredible opportunity to view the cranes up-close, with tours led by local experts.
Wenatchee River Institute
The Mountain Lion Foundation envisions a world where lions and people coexist, where sustainability includes the persistence of the human ecosystem in harmony with viable wildlife communities, and where wildlands are nurtured and not subdued.
The Wenatchee River Institute believes the greatest hope for the future is through connecting people, communities and the natural world. We engage thousands of learners annually through transformative environmental education on our campus in Leavenworth and across North Central Washington.
Across the United States
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin works to protect the land, water, and wildlife of Wisconsin by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people to nature.