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advocacy for the

future ▲

We are Friends committed to giving back to the land we set foot on, supporting those who protect and preserve nature, and ensuring a thriving future For The Wild ▲

advocacy for conservation ▲

Our expeditions offer individuals a unique chance to connect with wildlife and nature, deepening their awareness of the need for change and igniting a passion to drive it forward.

Through our expeditions, print sales, and donations, we raise funds to support organizations dedicated to protecting wildlife and Alaska Native communities.

SupportING Conservation & Alaska Native Communities ▲

At For The Wild, we are dedicated to protecting the natural environment and supporting the cultural heritage of Alaskan Native communities. Our mission is twofold: preserving the rich biodiversity of Alaska’s wildlife and ensuring the well-being of the Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with these lands for years. By donating, you directly impact both ecological conservation and the empowerment of these resilient communities.

photo of white raven taken by wildlife conservation photographer Charlee Wild of Friends For The Wild

Meet the Friends For The Wild Team ▲

  • CHARLEE WILD

    FOUNDER ▲

    Charlee Wild is a world-renowned outdoor, travel, commercial, and wildlife photographer based in Tucson, Arizona. Known for her captivating images of Arctic & African landscapes and wildlife, Charlee spends much of her time photographing wildlife and working on conservation projects to protect animals and our planet.

  • Kyle Rohlfing

    ENGINEER » FINANCE ▲

    Through his work as a wildlife photographer, Kyle has traveled the world to tell conservation stories, including collaring lions and assisting with the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned rhinos in Africa. His ultimate goal is to devote more of his time to hands-on conservation work, giving back to the wild through meaningful action and fieldwork.

  • KASEY MANTIPLY

    SEO MANAGER ▲

    Through her photography, Kasey strives to capture the beauty of our planet’s wild spaces and wildlife, aiming to inspire awareness and action to protect these fragile ecosystems. Kasey wants to continue to bring more awareness to endangered species and help others to fall in love with the planet and these animals so together we can better protect them.

  • Maka Monture

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER▲

    Maka/Keixe Yaxti, a Tlingit woman from Yaakwdaat, carries a rich heritage rooted in her clan's migration along the Copper River from the North. Based in Southeast Alaska, Yaakwdaat, is where her ancestors have stewarded for hundreds of years. Maka belongs to the Raven moiety of the Copper River Clan, the House of the Owl, and is a child of the Kanien'kehá:ka people.

alaska bears ▲

An Immersive experience observing bears in Alaska's pristine wilderness. Get up close with wildlife, contribute to conservation efforts, and discover ways to protect their natural habitats.

SOUTH AFRICA ▲

A photography safari in the African Bush, where you’ll track cheetahs and rhinos on foot, spend a day with a Wildlife Veterinarian on a unique carnivore immobilization or collaring experience, and enjoy a full-day editing workshop.

Make an impact today ▲

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