Join Us in Making a Difference
Protecting wild places. Educating the next generation. Inspiring people to get outside and defend nature
Wild Nile Mission Statement
Wild Nile exists to protect, celebrate, and advocate for the natural world through storytelling, education, and conservation.
We believe that connection creates stewardship. By using photography, film, and immersive outdoor experiences, Wild Nile raises awareness of our rapidly disappearing wild spaces and inspires people to reconnect with nature in meaningful ways.
Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation especially youth to explore the outdoors, understand the importance of conservation, and become active defenders of the environment. Through visual storytelling, community programs, and educational outreach, we make nature accessible, engaging, and worth protecting.
Wild Nile is committed to preserving Mother Nature not only for today, but for future generations. We exist to remind people where we come from, why the wild matters, and what is at stake if we fail to protect it.
Founder - Ethan “Wild Nile” Righter
Our Pillars
Conservation
Wild Nile operates at the intersection of conservation awareness, education, and storytelling. Through conservation awareness initiatives, we highlight threatened landscapes and ecosystems, using powerful visual storytelling through photography and film to create emotional connections to the natural world and the urgent need to protect it. Our work is rooted in showing people not just what is being lost, but why it matters.
Education
Education and outreach are central to our mission. We engage students and younger generations through school presentations, youth-focused content, and accessible educational experiences designed to encourage outdoor exploration and environmental stewardship. By meeting people where they are, both in classrooms and online, we aim to inspire a deeper respect for nature and a lifelong commitment to its preservation.
StoryTelling + Advocacy
Storytelling and media are the tools that bring our mission to life. Through documentaries, short films, and educational social media content, we share real stories from the field that amplify conservation messages and reach broad, diverse audiences. These stories serve as both advocacy and education, helping translate complex environmental issues into meaningful, relatable narratives that inspire action.
Along the Pacific Crest Trail, Wild Nile will be filming a feature documentary that blends adventure, conservation, and real-world preparedness. This is not just a record of miles walked, but a living classroom built on the trail itself.
Through forests, mountains, rivers, and deserts, the film explores our responsibility as caretakers of the land. Viewers will experience the trail through the lens of conservation awareness, environmental stewardship, and the practical skills required to safely exist in wild spaces. From water sourcing and weather awareness to Leave No Trace ethics and long-term sustainability, the documentary shows how deeply connected we are to the landscapes that support us.
The storytelling is grounded in firsthand moments from the trail. Quiet mornings, harsh conditions, fragile ecosystems, and powerful beauty all come together to remind us why these places matter and what is at stake if we fail to protect them.
Once complete, the documentary will be shared with middle school and high school students through assemblies and classroom screenings. The goal is simple and urgent: to inspire the next generation of outdoor caretakers. By showing real experiences, real challenges, and real responsibility, the film encourages young people to reconnect with nature, respect public lands, and understand their role in defending the natural world.
Wild Nile believes inspiration starts with exposure. This documentary is an invitation to step outside, pay attention, and take ownership of the future of our planet.
The Next BIg Project
The Pacific Crest Trail
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Ways to support
Purchase Prints
Every print supports our mission. When you collect art from the wild, you help fund conservation, storytelling, and access to the outdoors for others.
Private and Public Donations
Direct contributions allow us to expand our impact. Donations support conservation efforts, educational programs, and community outreach both locally and beyond.
Outdoor Education
Join us in the field through photography classes, outdoor education experiences, and guided travel treks that connect people deeper to nature.