About this episode
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