Working with TNC
SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF TNC
Running Wild Media supports The Nature Conservancy’s mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends by developing impactful video projects across all branches of TNC. From documenting on-the-ground conservation efforts to crafting stories that inspire action, our collaboration helps bring TNC’s science, partnerships, and global impact to life through compelling visual storytelling.
RECENT PROJECTS
TNC Appalachian Forestry
Harvesting Hope: How the Farm Bill Restored Salem Saloom’s Tree Farm
Harvesting Hope: Nurturing Land and Love on the Rivera Comas Ranch
TNC Agricultural Development
Harvesting Hope: The Farm Bill Grew a Green Future on the Hauser Farm
STORIES FROM THE SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS
About the Project
Grassland Guardians: Stories from the Southern High Plains explores efforts to protect one of North America’s largest remaining grassland ecosystems. Despite growing threats, local stewards are preserving this vital landscape through research, sustainable land use, and community-based conservation. The Running Wild Media team provided cinematography support and editing.
Produced by: Neon Raven Story Labs
Director: Morgan Heim
Editor: Alex Goetz
Cinematography: Morgan Heim, Alex Goetz, Alex Wiles, KT Bryden
In Colorado’s Southern High Plains, ranchers Steve and Joy Wooten are restoring land and preparing for a changing climate. With support from The Nature Conservancy and a conservation easement, they’re protecting their ranch for future generations.
Produced by: Neon Raven Story Labs
Director: Morgan Heim
Editor: Alex Goetz
Cinematography: Morgan Heim, Alex Goetz, Alex Wiles, KT Bryden
The Southern High Plains—spanning five states—is one of North America's largest remaining grassland landscapes. The Nature Conservancy is working to protect its unique wildlife and habitat.
Produced by: Neon Raven Story Labs
Director: Morgan Heim
Editor: Alex Goetz
Cinematography: Morgan Heim, Alex Goetz, Alex Wiles, KT Bryden
Every spring, in the windswept grasslands of the Southern High Plains, male lesser prairie chickens compete for the attention of females. In a ritual that's taken place for eons, they stomp their feet and inflate vibrant orange air sacs on their throats. To help conserve and restore the grasslands where lesser prairie chickens live, The Nature Conservancy partners with local ranchers and landowners to improve the birds' habitat. This film was made possible with generous support from USDA, NRCS and all our partners.