The Almanor Foundation announces a new fund: Wild Wonder. The nonprofit Wild Wonder Foundation will use the fund to optimize fundraising for a new documentary film: “Watershed: Learning that Flows from Nature.” TAF reports that its platform will oversee management of funds while Wild Wonder creates. TAF will also assist Wild Wonder in letting communities know about their endeavors in connection and conservation through school programs, conferences and projects.
“The public relations component of what we offer funders really increases the value of our platform,” said Susan Bryner, foundation chair. “We have a generous community who likes to support a variety of different endeavors and want to know where they can put their money. TAF is able to spread the word about our funds through press releases both locally and regionally. This assists the efforts of projects and programs aiming to enhance the quality of life in our community.”
“Watershed” tells the story of Outdoor Core/Mountain Kid, an outdoor education program in Plumas County in which weekly direct nature experience, nature connection and nature journaling are an integral part of school for every child in every grade in every school in the district. TAF says “Watershed” will be among the first films to highlight nature journaling as a powerful multidisciplinary educational tool that also encourages nature stewardship while supporting children’s social-emotional learning, a critical component in this age of addiction to screens and rising anxiety in young people.
“Our goal is to elevate this program as a powerful and successful example in order to inspire others across the United States and around the world to create similar programs to help children connect with, learn from and care for nature,” says Beth Kelley Gillogly, vice president, co-founder and director of Wild Wonder.
TAF said it is excited to support this innovative and powerful form of education. “The future of Plumas County is dependent on the quality of education we offer our youth,” said Bryner. “This innovative program combines creativity with science and connection to nature, which makes working with them an ideal partnership.”
“Watershed” is set to release in the fall. More information is available at https://www.wildwonder.org/watershed. Those interested can donate to the TAF Wild Wonder fund online.
Wild Wonder Foundation, founded in 2022, is dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science and community. This is accomplished through the process of journaling as well as other events, educational workshops, field trips, teacher trainings, retreats and exhibits.
The Almanor Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor for The Plumas Sun. More information is available at https://almanorfoundation.org/.
Information provided by The Almanor Foundation
