We want to hear from you! 🙋‍♀️⁠ ⁠ There is one week left to complete our 2022 Community Survey. Head to the link in bio to fill out the short Google Form, and go in the running to win a fresh lid from our friends at @fractelrunning⁠ ⁠ With your feedback, we can make 2023 as big, beautiful and impactful as possible 🙏🏽🙂

Not long til Trail Chat #9 with Boulder-based athlete, environmental advocate and marine biologist, Peyton Thomas 🐟🙏🏽💙⁠ ⁠ With @footprintsrunning coming to Australia later this year, we can't wait to ask Peyton about her Footprints experience and get excited for the Down Under edition! 🦘⁠ ⁠ You can check out more about Peyton at @petcrusin22. If you'd like to join us, RSVP via 🔗 in bio to receive the link. We will record the chat and it will be available via our YouTube channel shortly after if you can't make it! Feel free to post any questions for Peyton below 👇🏼 and we'll ask on your behalf!⁠ ⁠ 📷: @andrew_burr⁠

Did you catch yesterday’s newsletter? It was a good one. You wanted more about environmental issues and conservation, so we delivered the goods. We hear from fish veterinarian Matt Landos on the impacts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (found in agricultural run-off) on fish embryos and the problem with current pesticide spraying regulations. 📸 Matt and his son planting trees on river banks to help protect fish populations #keepwildplaceswild #forwildplaces #thenextgenerationaresoinspiring #notallheroswearcapes

Sports activism in action 🏃‍♀️🙌🏽💥 On Monday, Erchana aka @tip_to_toe_2022 crossed the finish line in Naarm, after completing 150 consecutive marathons in as many days. From the most northern tip of so called Australia, Erchana met critters and communities along the way, spreading the word about Australia’s extinction crisis. Australia is number 1 for mammal extinctions in the whole world, and second for biodiversity loss, just behind Indonesia. We need to act now to halt this crisis, and ensure a safe and healthy future for all of our amazing native wildlife, and Erchana’s mission has raised the profile of this crisis in an exceptional way. Since finishing on Monday, Erchana has been busier than ever, doing the media rounds to spread the word about her achievements and Australia’s extinction crisis. Getting this message into the lounge rooms and car radios all across the continent is an incredible public service, and the whole FWP team has watched in awe as Erchana’s story reaches more and more outlets and people. As a team, we are so inspired by the resilience, positivity and FUN Erchana brought to this adventure, and can’t wait to see what is next for this environmental warrior woman. Erchana has captured a nation with her infectious smile and energy, and to date, raised $126,000 and counting to support the ongoing work of @wilderness_aus. Soon, we hope Erchana can enjoy a very well deserved quiet time! Thank you Erchana and her amazing support crew, Ry for the huge commitment Tip to Toe has taken, and for all that you have done, and will continue to do for our incredible native animals 🐨🦘🪲🐍 If you’d like to hear more from Erchana, check out Trail Chat #7 when we spoke to Erchana on Day 89 via the YouTube link in bio 🙌🏽 #tiptotoe2022 #extinctionrisis #extinctionischoice #runthefuture #risingtide #naturewelove

Let’s be safe out on the trails 🤕🏃🏻‍♂️⁠ ⁠ We are excited to be partnering with @survivefirstaid to organise ‘Trail First Aid’ courses, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. In this trail-specific session, the experienced team at Survive First Aid will take us out on trails and show us how to use what is on hand to treat common trail mishaps and injuries. They will also give advice on what essential First Aid items we should take out on the trails to keep our crew safe.⁠ ⁠ Join us on Saturday 11th February from 9.00am – 4.30pm, leaving from Arthurs Seat. The course will take place along the 2 Bays trail and is $170 per person, and numbers are limited. Follow the link in bio to pre-register today 🙂🏃🏽‍♂️⁠

Hello and welcome back to the first newsletter of 2023. The For Wild Places team enjoyed some downtime, during which plenty of fun was had in the mountains, in the snow, in the surf and many other places in between. To kick off the year, we're going to share some of the FWP team's adventures, to get you inspired and ready for what will hopefully be an adventure-packed new year. 📸 @hilarymcallister_ #forwildplaces #keepwildplaceswild

Trail Chat #9 with Peyton Thomas ⁠ ⁠ We are stoked to have @ptcruisin22 joining us for our next trail chat on Thursday 26th January at 12pm AEDST 🙌🏽⛰️⁠ ⁠ Peyton has a PhD in biology and marine biology and is currently working as a research associate, understanding the influences of environmental stressors on the physiology of fishes as part of the Arctic Rivers Project. Peyton is a passionate environmental advocate, Protect Our Winters Alliance member, a Footprints mentor and NNormal athlete.⁠ ⁠ We are excited to chat with Peyton about her studies, research, racing, sports activism and what 2023 will hold for this climate & trail champion 💚🌳⁠ ⁠ To get the zoom Link, please RSVP via the link in bio. Hope to see you there 👀😀⁠ ⁠ 📷 @nickmdanielson for @nnormal_official

This could be you! Cowbells, matching teeshirts, chaos and all! 😜👩🏼‍💻🍻⁠ ⁠ Tomorrow is your last chance to get your applications in to join the FWP team as a Program Manager, Marketing & SM Manager or Finance Officer! If you'd like to use your skills for good, working alongside a team of trail and wilderness-loving people and help grow FWP, we want to hear from you!⁠ ⁠ For more information, head to the PD's via link in bio. Feel free to share with the outdoors-loving people in your life!

We are looking back on the year that was 2022, and want to hear from YOU! Follow the link in bio to complete a short survey so we can continue to build our community, create a positive impact and grow in 2023. ⁠ ⁠ This is your chance to share your experience with us, and all input, comments and suggestions are welcomed, kind, constructive or otherwise! 🙏🏽⁠ ⁠ Photo: @mattwisemanmedia @lebent_

Was doing more to protect wild places one of your goals for 2023? If so, we would love to hear from you!⁠ ⁠ We are currently recruiting for three roles at For Wild Places, and have extended the application deadline until Monday 9th January.⁠ ⁠ If you have experience in event management, community building, marketing, social media or finance, we have something for you!⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio 👆🏼 to read the full position descriptions, and get excited to work with a crew of like-minded, passionate and adventure-loving people!⁠ ⁠