In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus introduce a special initiative to educate the next generation about wildlife conservation through photography. In collaboration with guests Shauna Hart (@byhartphotography), Lydia Ripplinger (@lydebug), and Jimmy Bridenstine (@jimmyb_intothewild), they discuss the importance of mentorship, ethical wildlife photography, and the structure of their upcoming program, 'Lessons Through the Lens: Kids for Conservation.' The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement and the role of education in fostering a love for nature and wildlife among youth.

Special thanks to pictureline.com for sponsoring this great initiative and helping to give back. 

Registration begins the first week of April. In the coming days, Bookmark UtahWildlifeFederation.org or BeyondtheWildPodcast.com for the official announcement. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conservation Photography

02:49 Lessons Through the Lens: Kids for Conservation

05:55 Mentorship and Expertise in Wildlife Photography

09:03 Creating Passion for Nature and Wildlife

11:51 Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices

15:06 Program Structure and Learning Outcomes

18:09 Equipment and Accessibility for Participants

21:05 Community Engagement and Support

24:04 Future of Conservation Education

26:55 Conclusion and Call to Action