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As a seasoned public speaker, I’ve shared my passion for conservation and photography on stages big and small—from local garden clubs and photography workshops to conference keynotes and even the TEDx stage. Whether you’re planning a community event, professional conference, or private workshop, I’m excited to inspire your audience with an engaging, actionable talk.
Explore my current offerings below, or reach out to discuss a custom presentation tailored to your needs.
The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home
Traditional landscaping practices are accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss—often without us even realizing it. The good news? Small, intentional changes can turn our backyards into thriving havens for wildlife and powerful tools for conservation. In this talk, conservation educator and photographer Danae Wolfe reveals how rethinking our outdoor spaces can help combat global environmental challenges. Through eye-opening insights and practical solutions, you’ll discover how to create a home landscape that nurtures nature—one that’s not just beautiful but also resilient, sustainable, and teeming with life.
Storytelling Through Macro Garden Photography
From steadfast survival and pollination to charming tales of maternal care, insects and spiders keep our gardens buzzing with adventure. In this session, we’ll take a photographic journey through the garden to discover the stories of backyard bugs. Learn how these small creatures support our gardens, ecosystems, and our most beloved wildlife and explore ways to protect and preserve bugs in your own backyard.
High Magnification, Low Cost: Macro Photography on a Budget
From insects and spiders to snowflakes and flowers, macro photography can reveal surprising details about the natural world. With just a few simple tools and some practice, high magnification macro photography can be a fun and accessible way to highlight the tiniest details of your garden. In this session, we’ll explore low-cost macro photography setups and techniques including reverse lens, extension tubes, and mobile macro tips. Get ready to see the world through an entirely new lens!
The ABCs of Wildlife Conservation: Why We Protect What We Love
What makes us care about certain species while overlooking others? In this talk, we’ll dive into the psychology behind conservation priorities, revealing how creatures that are Anthropomorphic, Beneficial, and Cute capture our attention and inspire action. Explore how insects—often misunderstood and undervalued—fit into this framework, and discover how small changes in perspective can make a big impact on biodiversity. Perfect for anyone ready to see the world’s smallest creatures in a whole new light!
From Fear to Fascination: Rewilding the Mindscape
In a world where environmental crises often evoke fear and urgency, it’s easy to feel powerless. But what if the key to meaningful change lies not in the fear of what we stand to lose, but in the awe of what we have yet to discover? In this talk, conservation educator and photographer Danae Wolfe invites you to rewild your mindscape—to slow down, observe, and rediscover the extraordinary beauty and function of the natural world around us. Drawing on her personal journey from fear to fascination, Danae reveals how photography became a tool for seeing nature with new eyes and finding wonder in the smallest details. Through intimate stories of discovery, explore how shifting our perceptions of what’s beautiful and valuable in nature can inspire us to take action. This isn’t a talk about guilt-driven conservation; it’s about reconnecting with the natural world in a way that’s joyful, empowering, and hopeful. By reimagining what we see as beautiful, we can begin to reimagine our role in protecting the diverse ecosystems that sustain us all.