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Wildlight with Grae Wilder

Wildlight is a podcast about the messy, beautiful, and endlessly fascinating world of wildlife and how it intersects with being human. Hosted by Grae Wilder - wildlife researcher, writer, student, educator, and storyteller - Wildlight brings you intimate, honest conversations about conservation, nature, and the wild within and around us. Whether you’re a student, early-career conservationist, or a curious nature nerd trying to figure out your place in the world, this is your space to learn,

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15:09

Which Conservation Career Suits Your Personality? -...

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/09/29

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 about that soon!!

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41:46

Iconic Naturalists - Wildlight Ep 5

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/09/13

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 their work so revolutionary, how they overcame challenges, and what lessons we can take from them as we face

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41:31

The "Productivity Grindset" in Conservation Science |...

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/09/02

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, where that mindset comes from, and why it’s so hard to shake, especially in creative fields and career

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31:25

Field Notes from Nepal | Wildlight Ep 3

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/08/18

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 misunderstanding that kept me humble and laughing along the way. Reflecting on my time there, I realize how much

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27:55

Childhood Nature Media: How Art Inspires Action -...

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/08/03

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 challenge: revisit a nature story from your childhood, or share one with a kid in your life. The next

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44:28

How Nature Defies Gender & Sexuality Norms | Queer...

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2025/07/13

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 assumptions were falsely baked into ecological science, and what the research actually says about the

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10:02

Desert Animal Adaptations

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2022/04/25

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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11:23

Arctic Animal Adaptations

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2022/04/11

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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13:26

Outdoor Activities

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2022/03/28

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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10:30

The ACTUAL Fastest and Slowest Animals on Earth

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2022/02/28

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.

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06:39

Citizen Science

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2022/02/14

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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11:30

Everyday Sustainable Choices

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/12/20

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.

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09:53

The World's Most Critically Endangered Species

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/12/06

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.

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22:40

How Nature Documentaries Raised Me

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/11/22

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, this is the episode to listen to! Check out daretodreamgreen.com to see what Grace has been doing to help

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10:26

Consumption

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/11/08

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 Instagram.

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14:59

All About Corals

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/10/25

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 environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.

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06:18

Bioluminescence

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/10/11

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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17:14

Community Organizing

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/09/27

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.

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19:19

Monkey Stories

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/09/13

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 been doing to help wildlife and the environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.

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19:35

The Controversies, Myths, and Benefits of the 3 R's

Wildlight with Grae Wilder ·

2021/08/30

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 environment. Or, check out @gracegonegreen on Instagram.

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