Wildlight with Grae Wilder

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 conservation with this quick quiz!    Update: I am on my way to Costa Rica soon so expect many updates abou...

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 movement, and more trailblazers who changed the way we see the natural world. We’ll explore what made thei...

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 this episode, I open up about what that looks like for me as a low-income kid trying to build a future...

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 on the ground, beyond the ideal. I’ll also share some funny mishaps and moments of cultural misundersta...

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 I’m on now. Together, we unpack how art inspires action and why it still matters. Plus, a little chall...

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 Today, I'm diving into the wild world of queer ecology - a field that challenges the outdated, heteronormative narratives in science and conservation.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 or defy binary categories altogether. We’ll talk about why this matters in conservation, how homophobic...

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram. 

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. 

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 @gracegonegreen on Instagram. 

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 wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram. 

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 David Attenborough and Jane Goodall. If you're looking for some suggestions for documentaries to watch, th...

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 see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on In...

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 coral reefs.  Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the...

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. 

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 wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram. 

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 with monkeys, this is the episode to listen to! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has b...

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 daily life.  Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the...

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Grace will explain the differences between Wolves and Coyotes and cover some recent environmental news.

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!