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Wildlight with Grae Wilder
by Grae Wilder
The 2020’s are promising to be the most progressive decade for environmental awareness yet. On the first of every month, join Grace and learn about a new animal or activity each episode! If you want to learn more about our environment and what you can do to help conserve it, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
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Which Conservation Career Suits Your Personality? - Wildlight Ep 6
Are you wondering which conservation career fits your unique personality and skills? Whether you love being outdoors, telling stories, analyzing data, or advocating for change, there is space in conservation for you. Discover the best pathway for your passions and strengths in the world of...
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Iconic Naturalists - Wildlight Ep 5
Ever wonder who paved the way for today’s conservationists? 🌿 In this episode of Wildlight, we dive into the lives and legacies of the world’s most iconic naturalists! From Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring sparking the modern environmental...
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The "Productivity Grindset" in Conservation Science | Wildlight Ep 4
This one’s a little personal. As someone who’s been chasing success since I was 9 - writing books, hustling for scholarships, building a career as a wildlife researcher - I’ve spent most of my life trapped in that “productivity grindset” voice. The one that tells you you’re never doing enough. In...
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Field Notes from Nepal | Wildlight Ep 3
In this episode, I’ll share some of my most vivid field experiences, unexpected wildlife encounters and deep cultural connections I witnessed between people and nature. Nepal taught me a lot about the delicate balance between human needs and preserving wild spaces - what coexistence really means…
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Childhood Nature Media: How Art Inspires Action - Wildlight Ep 2
In this episode of Wildlight, we dive into the nostalgic world of childhood nature media! Stories like FernGully, The Lorax, and My Neighbor Totoro, and how they planted seeds of environmental care and activism in so many of us. I share my own “aha” moment with a nature story that shaped the path...
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How Nature Defies Gender & Sexuality Norms | Queer Ecology | Wildlight Ep. 1
Welcome to the first episode of Wildlight! Today, I'm diving into the wild world of queer ecology - a field that challenges the outdated, heteronormative narratives in science and conservation. I break down how queerness shows up across species, from same-sex pairings to animals that change sex…
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Desert Animal Adaptations
Some of the most interesting animals live in the desert. In this episode, Grace will talk about the different adaptations of desert animals! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
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Arctic Animal Adaptations
Some of the most interesting animals live in the Arctic. In this episode, Grace will talk about the different adaptations of arctic animals! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
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Outdoor Activities
In this episode, Grace will go over different ideas for outdoor activities, funny stories of them, and tipsntricks that she has learned! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
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The ACTUAL Fastest and Slowest Animals on Earth
As kids, we often think the fastest animal in the world is a cheetah, and the slowest is a tortoise. Well, they actually aren't! In this episode, Grace will list the actual top 5 fastest and slowest animals on earth. Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife...
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Citizen Science
In this episode, Grace will cover ways to get to get hands-on experience in science and help real scientists through citizen science! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
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Everyday Sustainable Choices
Every day, each person deals with a lot of decisions. Some big, some small. In this episode Grace describes some everyday sustainable choices that YOU can make TODAY. Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out…
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The World's Most Critically Endangered Species
In this episode, Grace covers the world's most critically endangered species according to the IUCN list. In addition she will cover why they are endangered, how many are left, and what people are doing to try and save them. Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help...
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How Nature Documentaries Raised Me
In this episode, Grace looks back on her favorite nature documentaries and how they guided her passion for wildlife conservation and the environment. She shares her stories of watching documentaries like Chasing Coral and Blue Planet as a kid and her idolization of conservationists on TV like…
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Consumption
We see consumer culture everyday on the internet. But, the effects on consumerism on the planet seem to be lost when watching haul videos. In this episode, Grace will explain what consumer culture is, how it affects the environment, and how you can consume less! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to...
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All About Corals
Host Grace Comerford has loved coral since she discovered they are animals. She even wrote pocketbooks of information on 30 different species of coral when she was in 6th grade! In this episode, Grace will talk about her experiences with coral, the effects of climate change on coral, and unknown...
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Bioluminescence
In this episode, Grace will explain what bioluminescence is, which animals use it, and why they use it. Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
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Community Organizing
A big part of activism is community organizing. In this episode, Grace will cover what community organizing is, what makes an event effective, and how to start planning by explaining her experiences organizing events. Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help…
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Monkey Stories
In this episode, Grace looks back on her favorite memories as a small primate volunteer at a sanctuary, caring for crazy monkeys. Listen to hear stories about "Blue" the Spider Monkey, the strawberry stealer, the monkey who loved the hose, and more! If you're wondering what it's like to volunteer...
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The Controversies, Myths, and Benefits of the 3 R's
It's been some time since the last episode came out, but Dream Green is back and better than ever. In this episode, Grace will discuss Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. She will also talk about the controversies of recycling, myths of reducing, and the benefits of implementing the 3 R's into your...
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The Pet Trade
In this episode, Grace recounts her experiences caring for animals that were victims of the pet trade, a billion dollar illegal industry centered around taking baby animals from their families in the wild to sell them as pets.
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Alligators V.S Crocodiles
In this episode, Grace shares a hilarious story of her alligator encounter in a sanctuary in Florida, and explains the difference between two commonly confused species; Alligators and Crocodiles.
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All About Corals
In this episode, Grace will talk about corals and share stories of her meeting the director of Chasing coral, Jeff Orlowski, and Dr. David Vaughan who is credited with a discovery that can help save dying coral reefs.
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Wolves V.S Coyotes
In this episode, Grace will explain the differences between Wolves and Coyotes and cover some recent environmental news.
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"Owl" About Owls
Listen as Grace talks "owl" about owls in this episode and shares fun stories about her experiences with owls, the different types of owls, and cover some recent environmental news stories!
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Green Degrees & Careers
Listen as Grace discusses the top green degrees and careers!
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Top 10 Most Sustainable Colleges
Listen as Grace covers the top 10 most sustainable colleges and some recent environmental news! Visit daretodreamgreen.com to check out the blog, and follow @dreamgreenteens on instagram to stay updated on the podcast!
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12 Newly Discovered Species
Listen as Grace covers 12 newly discovered species! Visit daretodreamgreen.com to check out the blog, and follow @dreamgreenteens on instagram to stay updated on the podcast!
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How To Make Your School More Sustainable
Listen as Grace describes steps you should take to make your school more sustainable and some recent environmental news! Visit daretodreamgreen.com to check out the blog, and follow @dreamgreenteens on instagram to stay updated on the podcast!
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How to Spread Positivity on Social Media
Listen as Grace describes the best ways to spread positivity and raise awareness on social media. Visit daretodreamgreen.com to check out the blog, and follow @dreamgreenteens on instagram to stay updated on the podcast!
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15 Recent Environmental News Stories
Listen as Grace reports what has been happening lately with 15 recent news stories about animals and the environment. Visit her website daretodreamgreen.com and follow the podcast instagram @dreamgreenteens.
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Sustainable City Living
Listen as Grace describes 5 ways to live more sustainably in the city, and some recent environmental news stories!
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Citizen Science
In this episode of Dream Green, Grace will explain what citizen science is, how it helps scientists, and how you can get involved! As a bonus, at the end of the episode you can hear some recent environment news stories!
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Animal Myths | Spiders
Listen to the first episode of a series on the podcast called Animal Myths. In this episode, Grace will debunk five commonly known myths about spiders. Hopefully, she will be able to help cure some fears you might have about these spooky creatures. To help, the link attached is some really cute...
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Color Changing Animals
In this episode, Grace will discuss how animals change color, the different classifications of these incredible creatures, and why changing color can help animals survive! She will also discuss some animals that you may not know could change color!
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Unknown Benefits of Hiking
In this episode, Grace will talk about how hiking not only benefits your physical health, but your mental health as well. She will also give tips on how to get the most out of your hiking experience, how to find the right trail for you, and how hiking can improve your school performance.
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Animal Myths | Sharks
Sharks are arguably the most universally feared animals on earth. In this episode, Grace will be busting some myths about them and reminding everyone how important they are to our earth.
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Career Spotlight: Science Teacher
Listen as Grace interviews her Biology teacher from freshman year and learn about how she made her way into the field and how you can too!
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Volunteering Benefits
Grace discusses the benefits of volunteering for not only your happiness, but your health as well. Where can I find opportunities? How can I find the right opportunity for me? What can I do to get the most out of my volunteering experience? All of these questions will be answered in this episode.
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Zoos VS Sanctuaries Debate
In this episode, Grace will cover both sides to an ongoing environmental debate. Are zoos ethical? Should they be banned? Do all sanctuaries provide a safe haven for rescued animals? With a short but thorough description of both arguments, listeners can make a decision for themselves.
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The True Dangers of Plastic
In this episode, Grace will be diving into some of the hidden and unknown dangers of plastic.
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Volunteering Locally With Susan Lenz
For the first time in Dream Green history, join Grace as she interviews Susan Lenz Executive Director of Conservation for BACT. BACT Website
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Sustainable Fashion
In this episode, Grace explains why eco-fashion is more sustainable than fast fashion, the common cencerns of eco-fashion, and where you can shop! Affordable Ethical Clothing The Good Trade
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16 Good News Stories
Right now, our media is mostly filled with hateful and depressing stories. It is good to keep up on what is happening, but sometimes you need to hear some good news. That is exactly what today's episode is about. Learn some recent good news stories about what is happening with animals and the...
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Eco-Anxiety
Grace explains environmental anxiety, how it affects people, and some things you can do if you have it. More Resources: Medical News Today Eight Tips For Managing Eco-Anxiety
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Environmental Racism
Thousands of Black Lives Matter protests are happening nationwide, protesting brutality and inequality in the police and justice system. In this episode, Grace covers a less known form of racism; environmental racism. How To Help More Info
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How Does COVID-19 Affect The Environment?
How much does COVID-19 affect the environment? Visit my website to read a blog post about how I found hope in a pandemic. https://blogdreamgreen.wixsite.com/greendream
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VSCO Girl Logic
Save the turtles! Learn what you can do to help reduce plastic waste and help save the suffering turtle population. Take a deep dive into what is causing turtles' population to decrease so drastically. What are other teens doing to help turtles? Learn about the Hermosa Beach Sisters and their...
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How To BEE Ecological / The Disappearance of the Bees
Why are bees disappearing? Where are they going? Listen to Grace explain the colony collapse disorder, and tell her own shocking stories about the impacts of their disappearance. She will also tell a story about what young kids are doing to help stop this problem and how much of an impact their...
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Dream Green Trailer
Even in 2020, there are still so many environmental questions yet to be answered. Dream Green will cover all of them to come! Press the follow button to join Grace every month and have fun while keeping up to date with recent environmental news! Whether you want to learn what your interests are…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The 2020’s are promising to be the most progressive decade for environmental awareness yet. On the first of every month, join Grace and learn about a new animal or activity each episode! If you want to learn more about our environment and what you can do to help conserve it, this is the podcast for you!
HOSTED BY
Grae Wilder
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The 2020’s are promising to be the most progressive decade for environmental awareness yet. On the first of every month, join Grace and learn about a new animal or activity each episode! If you want to learn more about our environment and what you can do to help conserve it, this is the podcast for...
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