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Wildlight with Grae WilderWhich Conservation Career Suits Your Personality? - Wildlight Ep 6Are 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 about that soon!!
2025-09-3015 minWildlight with Grae WilderIconic Naturalists - Wildlight Ep 5Ever 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 their work so revolutionary, how they overcame challenges, and what lessons we can take from them as we face today’s environmental crises. In the process, we will identify patterns of traits that influentia...
2025-09-1341 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe "Productivity Grindset" in Conservation Science | Wildlight Ep 4This 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, where that mindset comes from, and why it’s so hard to shake, especially in creative fields and career paths with uncertain outcomes. I also share som...
2025-09-0241 minWildlight with Grae WilderField Notes from Nepal | Wildlight Ep 3In 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 misunderstanding that kept me humble and laughing along the way. Reflecting on my time there, I realize how much resilience and interconnectedness define both the people and the wildlife I met. I hope this episode feel...
2025-08-1831 minWildlight with Grae WilderChildhood Nature Media: How Art Inspires Action - Wildlight Ep 2In 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 challenge: revisit a nature story from your childhood, or share one with a kid in your life. The next generation of changemakers might just be watching.
2025-08-0327 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow Nature Defies Gender & Sexuality Norms | Queer Ecology | Wildlight Ep. 1Welcome 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 assumptions were falsely baked into ecological science, and what the research actually says about the genetics, evolution, and function of queer behavior in the wild. This is our invitation to rethink what’s “natural.” 🌿🏳️🌈
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2025-07-1344 minWildlight with Grae WilderDesert Animal AdaptationsSome 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.
2022-04-2510 minWildlight with Grae WilderArctic Animal AdaptationsSome 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.
2022-04-1111 minWildlight with Grae WilderOutdoor ActivitiesIn 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.
2022-03-2813 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe ACTUAL Fastest and Slowest Animals on EarthAs 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.
2022-02-2810 minWildlight with Grae WilderCitizen ScienceIn 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.
2022-02-1406 minWildlight with Grae WilderEveryday Sustainable ChoicesEvery 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.
2021-12-2011 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe World's Most Critically Endangered SpeciesIn 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.
2021-12-0609 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow Nature Documentaries Raised MeIn 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, this is the episode to listen to!
Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
2021-11-2222 minWildlight with Grae WilderConsumptionWe 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 Instagram.
2021-11-0810 minWildlight with Grae WilderAll About CoralsHost 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 environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
2021-10-2514 minWildlight with Grae WilderBioluminescenceIn 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.
2021-10-1106 minWildlight with Grae WilderCommunity OrganizingA 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.
2021-09-2717 minWildlight with Grae WilderMonkey StoriesIn 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 been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
2021-09-1319 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe Controversies, Myths, and Benefits of the 3 R'sIt'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 environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.
2021-08-3019 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe Pet TradeIn 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.
2021-05-2411 minWildlight with Grae WilderAlligators V.S CrocodilesIn 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.
2021-05-1007 minWildlight with Grae WilderAll About CoralsIn 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.
2021-04-2608 minWildlight with Grae WilderWolves V.S CoyotesIn this episode, Grace will explain the differences between Wolves and Coyotes and cover some recent environmental news.
2021-04-1209 minWildlight with Grae Wilder"Owl" About OwlsListen 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!
2021-03-2910 minWildlight with Grae WilderGreen Degrees & CareersListen as Grace discusses the top green degrees and careers!
2021-03-1504 minWildlight with Grae WilderTop 10 Most Sustainable CollegesListen 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!
2021-03-0107 minWildlight with Grae Wilder12 Newly Discovered SpeciesListen 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!
2021-02-1506 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow To Make Your School More SustainableListen 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!
2021-02-0107 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow to Spread Positivity on Social MediaListen 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!
2021-01-1804 minWildlight with Grae Wilder15 Recent Environmental News StoriesListen 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.
2021-01-0410 minWildlight with Grae WilderSustainable City LivingListen as Grace describes 5 ways to live more sustainably in the city, and some recent environmental news stories!
2020-12-2107 minWildlight with Grae WilderCitizen ScienceIn 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!
2020-12-0705 minWildlight with Grae WilderAnimal Myths | SpidersListen 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 spiders that will surely cure your arachnophobia! Cute Spiders!
2020-11-2304 minWildlight with Grae WilderColor 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!
2020-11-0903 minWildlight with Grae WilderUnknown Benefits of HikingIn 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.
2020-10-2605 minWildlight with Grae WilderAnimal Myths | SharksSharks 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.
2020-10-1206 minWildlight with Grae WilderCareer Spotlight: Science TeacherListen 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!
2020-09-2813 minWildlight with Grae WilderVolunteering BenefitsGrace 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.
2020-09-1412 minWildlight with Grae WilderZoos VS Sanctuaries DebateIn 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.
2020-08-3103 minWildlight with Grae WilderThe True Dangers of PlasticIn this episode, Grace will be diving into some of the hidden and unknown dangers of plastic.
2020-08-1707 minWildlight with Grae WilderVolunteering Locally With Susan LenzFor the first time in Dream Green history, join Grace as she interviews Susan Lenz Executive Director of Conservation for BACT.
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2020-08-0319 minWildlight with Grae WilderSustainable FashionIn 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
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2020-07-2006 minWildlight with Grae Wilder16 Good News StoriesRight 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 environment lately!
2020-07-0606 minWildlight with Grae WilderEco-AnxietyGrace 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
2020-06-2202 minWildlight with Grae WilderEnvironmental RacismThousands 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.
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2020-06-1504 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow 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.
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2020-06-0803 minWildlight with Grae WilderVSCO Girl LogicSave 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 efforts to save the dwindling sea turtle population.
2020-06-0110 minWildlight with Grae WilderHow To BEE Ecological / The Disappearance of the BeesWhy 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 incredible efforts have on the bee population.
2020-05-1711 minWildlight with Grae WilderDream Green TrailerEven 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 for a possible career, want to learn about sustainability, or you just want to know what is happening with the environment and what you can do to help, this is the podcast for you!
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