Wilderness Arts and Literacy Collaborative

This workshop rocked. Conservation Kids joined 25 students from a public school program in San Francisco called Wilderness Arts and Literacy Collaborative on a photographic nature walk in Point Reyes National Seashore. This group was unique in they all had their own cameras and were already very versed on using them. It was awesome getting to go deeper into settings, creativity and composition with this group of already talented and interested photographers. Special thanks to photographer Sarah Killingsworth and Teacher Catherine Salvin for making this workshop happen.

YES Nature to Neighborhoods at Audubon Canyon Ranch

4 years after our first outing with YES Nature to Neighborhoods, we teamed up again! A crew of 16 strong, we geared up and hit Marty Griffin Preserve at Audubon Canyon Ranch. Special thanks to photographers Sarah Killingsworth and Ryan Hopper for making this workshop happen with the amazing Vencel Alfred from YES.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

Conservation Kids and the University of San Francisco’s Environmental Studies Program teamed up for a conservation photography workshop for 20 students enrolled in the program. After a presentation on conservation photography and camera lessons at the university campus, 20 cameras hit the trail to see what the group could document and photograph. Conservation photographer Daniel Dietrich led the group which encountered calling sparrows, turtles, hummingbirds, water fowl, loads of insects and of course gorgeous flowers. Over 2,000 images were taken.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH

Conservation Kids and Audubon Canyon Ranch teamed up for a conservation photography workshop at the beautiful Bouverie Preserve in Sonoma County. After a presentation on Conservation Photography and camera lessons, 15 cameras hit the trail to see what the group could document and photograph. Conservation photographer Sarah Killingsworth led the group which encountered lizards, water insects, birds and a variety of other flora and fauna. Over 1,000 images were taken.

TEAM CATHERINE AND ERIC

What an AMAZING day! 25 of the funnest kind of people hit the trail on a photo expedition in Point Reyes National Seashore. Catherine Atwood and her crew of kids largely from her 4H club and Eric Moessinger’s south bay crew joined forces for an incredible day of talking conservation and capturing some amazing images. Days like this solidify why Conservation Kids exist. Special thanks to Subha Joshi for her photographic expertise and sharing that with the group!

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Back to San Francisco with one of the most talented group of young photographers we have worked with thus far. This crew knew their stuff, were invested in the day - all day - and captured some amazing images. Photographer Sarah Killingsworth joined Conservation Kids again to lend her expertise with this amazing crew. Check out their images below!

Art Escape

Art Escape of Sonoma gathered the troops and ventured west for a photography workshop with us in Point Reyes. One of the most artistic groups we’ve gotten to work with, its no wonder with Artist Kate Ortolano steering the ship. Photographer Brian Shepard lent his photo skills to the day as the team sought out the wonders of nature with their cameras. Special thanks to conservation photographer Sarah Killingsworth for her dedication to helping us with these workshops.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH 2023

Rocking Audubon Canyon Ranch again, this wild team crushed it in their pursuit of learning more about conservation photography and in capturing the beauty of the amazing Bouverie Preserve. Just look at this image - how could we not have had a wild time with this bunch. Special thanks to photographer Sarah Killingsworth for this image and her participation in the workshop.

POINT REYES DANCE PALACE

6 nature loving interns from the Point Reyes Station Dance Palace, and Daniel Dietrich’s 2 daughters took to the National Park to talk conservation, cameras and to photograph nature. This group was exceptional with their cameras having an obvious love of nature and photography already baked in. The day was spectacular with lots of great discussions on our environment and how we can use our images to protect nature. Check out their images below.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH ‘22

Conservation Kids teamed up Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Junior Naturalist Program for a day of conservation discussions, photography lessons and time in the field. Turkey Vultures, lizards, leaves, trees, running water, insects and birds were our subjects and we captured some amazing images.

Check out their images HERE.

If you feel inspired by our work, any donation to help us keep these workshops free for young adults is greatly appreciated. You can donate HERE.

YES Nature to Neighborhoods

One of our BEST workshops to date. This group of incredible young adults rocked the Martin Griffin Preserve at Audubon Canyon Ranch, Bolinas. An incredibly interactive discussion about our environment, conservation and how we can better protect our planet was followed by a detailed lesson on how to use our DSLR cameras. After this, we hit the preserve and found an incredible array of flora and fauna to photograph. Some incredible photos came out of our day which you can review below. A special thanks to Project Coyote, National Geographic Explorer Filipe DeAndrade and professional photographer Sarah Killingsworth for joining this special event.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH ‘21

Audubon Canyon Ranch and Conservation Kids teamed up with 9 rockstar Junior Naturalists and explored ACR’s Bouverie Preserve. We spent an hour talking about conservation photography and how it helps in preserving our natural world before moving on to a lesson with our DSLR cameras in hand. Armed with our fresh lesson, we hit the preserve for the rest of the day documenting the incredible nature surrounding us.

Click below to see their images. 100% of the revenues from your purchasing an image will be donated to Conservation Kids and other environmental non-profits.

THINK TANK PHOTO

Conservation Kids teamed up with Think Tank Photo for a day of fun with 11 amazing photographers. At the Think Tank Photo HQ, we gathered to learn about conservation photography as well as to discuss some of history’s images that have had significant impact on conservation. World renowned photographer Daniel Beltrá then showed his inspiring work in his efforts to create positive environmental changes in the world. Everyone then got a professional camera to use and we headed out to Spring Lake Regional Park where we put our new skills to the test. This group of young adults captured some INCREDIBLE shots!

Click below to see their images. 100% of the revenues from your purchasing an image will be donated to Conservation Kids and other environmental non-profits.

Conservation Kids provides these programs for free. Your donations to keep these programs available for our young adults are greatly appreciated.

ROY’S REDWOODS

6 amazing young adults from as far away as Fresno, CA joined Conservation Kids at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center for a day of learning and shooting. After our indoor session learning about conservation photography and getting to know our gear, we spent the rest of our time together photographing at Roy’s Redwoods. This amazing redwood forest provided some incredible opportunities for us to practice our skills. The group was able to capture some pretty outstanding images. Click the button below to check them out! A special thanks to Julie Young from SGVCC for hosting us and joining the group for our entire program.

Thank you for considering purchasing images from the group. 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of their images will be donated to non-profits who support conservation.

Conservation Kids provides these programs for free. Your donations to keep these programs available for our young adults are greatly appreciated.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH

15 amazing Audubon Canyon Ranch Junipers joined Conservation Kids at Audubon Canyon Ranch's Bouverie Preserve for a day of education, conservation photography and fun. In October of 2017, the Bouverie Preserve was devastated by wildfires.  Our outing was the first time the ACR Junipers had visited the preserve since the fires. 

The images the young adults took are amazing! You are able to view them HERE. Please consider purchasing an image to support Audubon Canyon Ranch's Juniper program.

Conservation Kids provides these programs for free. Your donations to keep these programs available for our young adults are greatly appreciated.

Casa Grande High School

Photography teacher Mary Grehan has taught her students well. All 12 of these talented students have had experience developing their own film in the darkroom. Conservation Kids gave them the chance to put their skills to the test in the digital world. After a classroom session at the school, we ventured to Shollenberger Park, a 165 acre wetlands park in Petaluma, CA which is home to nesting avocets, swans and dozens of other avian species.

Their images rock! You are able to view them HERE. Please consider purchasing an image to support the restoration efforts at Shollenberger Park.

Conservation Kids provides these programs for free. Your donations to keep these programs available for our young adults are greatly appreciated.

Team John Davis

Round 2 with John Davis and his team of professionals from Oakland. This time we ventured the trails in Point Reyes National Seashore in search of birds, native flowers and river otters. And this group did not disappoint. 3 hours of hiking netting this group some of our best images to date. You will be impressed. Check out their images below.

Peak Design

Peak Design and Conservation Kids teamed up in San Francisco for an incredible workshop in Glen Canyon Park. After a classroom session on camera skills and learning about conservation and how photography plays an important role in protecting our environment we turned our cameras to the outdoors. The highlight of the day came when 2 coyotes emerged from the bushes into an open field and began to howl! We franticly put our long lenses on to try and capture the moment. It was a thrill and a moment I hope our workshop participants will never forget.

One lucky participant went home this day with a sparkling new DSLR camera!

Thank you to Peak Design and to Vishal Subramanyan for his presentation on protecting bobcats in California!

You can check out their amazing images HERE. Proceeds from any image you purchase will be donated to conservation organizations who are dedicated to protecting our environment.

Conservation Kids provides these programs for free. Your donations to keep these programs available for our young adults are greatly appreciated.

Casa Grande 2

The photography class at Casa Grande and Conservation Kids teamed up for a school room lesson in Petaluma where we learned how photography plays a critical role in conservation and then took our cameras to Point Reyes National Seashore to capture the beauty this magical land holds.

The group took some INCREDIBLE photos and we even spotted some whales cruising the coast. Check out their incredible photos HERE.

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Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Great horned owls, elephant seals, hawks and more! Conservation Kids and Point Reyes National Seashore Association teamed up to offer this workshop at the Historic Lifeboat Station in Point Reyes National Seashore. After a lesson on cameras and a great discussion on how photography plays a critical role in protecting our environment, we turned our cameras toward the National Park. Check out their amazing images HERE!

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The Girls of Oakland

Amazing dad, John Davis, gathered up some conservation minded girls from Oakland and brought them to Point Reyes to learn how photography plays a critical role in protecting our environment. The girls were incredible and took some crazy awesome images. Check them out HERE.

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Jeana

With her new DSLR camera, Jeana is ready to save the planet. Her love of nature is contagious and her skills behind the camera will help wild places and animals thrive. Jeana and Conservation Kids founder Daniel Dietrich spent time together exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and talking about how her new camera can play an important role in conservation. She is often out exploring wild places near her home as well.

Check out some of her images HERE.

Thank you for your help in keeping these opportunities available to nature lovers like Jeana.