Wild For Change

Imagine a vast wilderness stretching across 1.2 million acres in Northern Kenya, where people, wildlife, and land have been deeply interconnected for generations. This remarkable landscape is home to more than 100,000 Indigenous Samburu people, Kenya's second-largest elephant population, endangered reticulated giraffes, lions, African wild dogs, and zebras. Here, the well-being of people, wildlife, and land is inseparable. Traditional Indigenous knowledge, passed down through generations, has...

What if your calling was to protect endangered species from poachers? Imagine spending weeks away from your home and family, knowing that each day on the front lines could put your own life at risk all to protect species like the mighty rhino. On a new episode of the Wild For Change podcast, we welcome back John Jurko II, Advisor to Global Conservation Corps and lead producer and director of the award-winning documentary RHINO MAN. RHINO MAN takes us into the lives of game rangers on the fron...

What do you feel when you hear the word “gentle”? For me, the word brings a sense of ease. I feel myself soften, relax, and let my guard down. That same feeling of gentleness comes through in Ellie Laks’ newest children’s book, Gentle, which tells the true story of John Lewis Thunderheart, a calf Ellie rescued when he was just one week old. Through gentle care, patience, and love, John Lewis was given a second chance at life. Six years later, John Lewis Thunderheart is thriving at The G...

What do you feel when you sit beside a creek and listen to the rushing water? What do you notice as you watch the ocean tide roll in, witness a sunrise, or listen to birds sing? What comes alive inside you as a butterfly flies by or hearing the rhythmic chorus of crickets fills the evening air? Perhaps the deeper question is this: What do you notice about yourself when you are in connection with the rest of nature? In this episode of the Wild For Change podcast, we're joined by Julie Brams—Ea...

What if I told you that eating plants could be delicious, satisfying, and joyful—and also help protect animals, preserve natural spaces, and reduce our impact on the climate? Just outside Chicago is a restaurant that brings all of this together. It’s called Spirit Elephant. A 100% plant-based restaurant where every dish is thoughtfully prepared without compromising flavor, creativity, or comfort. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels uplifting. The space is alive with plants, war...