Conservation Projects
This section highlights conservation initiatives that are being undertaken directly by AFC members.
 The Wolf Conservation CenterArtist: Laara CassellsPosted: 1 Jun, 2023 | Updated: 1 Jun, 2023 As a committed advocate of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and a staunch defender of our nation's wildlife, I urge the Department of the Interior to enact an immediate emergency listing of wolves in the western United States, particularly in the light of recent developments in Idaho.
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 The Master SecretsArtist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 In this exclusive interview, Michael's thoughts on conservation, his appreciation and support of AFC and its extensive effort in conservation and public education is very evident. The two part presentation provides a personal glimpse into a lifetime of passionate creating and personal values influencing his art and his desire for positive change in the minds of people regarding the wellfare of...
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 A Call For Mother EarthArtist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 Following his Earth Day article in the 2022 Spring issue of ATIM, Michael is part of a live broadcast on Earth Day, where he was interviewed by Viviana Puello. In this revealing discussion, Michael's love of nature and his willingness to contribute his time, artwork, and support of a great many conservatiion causes throughout his career is clearly evident. At age 72 he remains a tireless champion...
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 Earth Day Special EditionArtist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 Renewing the Message of Earth Day for 2022 Art Tour International Magazine hosts Artists for a Green Planet. With over 2 million readers worldwide, ATIM and it's participating artists join more than 1 billion people engaging in activities worldwide to draw attention to the urgency of the climate crisis, environmental degradations, and the need for immediate action.
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 EDGE3 2023 CalendarArtist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 In addition to encouraging individuals and corporations to increase their awareness and support of conservation and environmental protection, EDGE3 is making a charitable donation to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on behalf of all the artists involved.'
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 Kawartha Arts CouncilArtist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 The Kawartha Arts Council's mandate is far reaching, dealing not only with the display and support of local art and artists, but also a variety of issues affecting social and cultural development in the area. Conservation and the environment, especially as related to waterways and wetlands in the region are so important to both economic and individual welfare. It is a concern requiring a grass...
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 Blood Lions:Artist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 Donation of artwork images for public awareness program in the form of roadside billboards in South Africa. Two images provided' The Young Prince - Lion Cub and Played Out - Lion Cub.
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 The Real World Conservation Trust: Sketch for Survival (USA)Artist: Michael DumasPosted: 30 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 30 Apr, 2023 *This is the premiere of Sketch for Survival fund raising event in North America, preceded by a long history of annual events in Europe. Funds raised supports selected front line conservation projects.
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 Print fundraiser for wildlife crossing for Save L.A. CougarsArtist: Michelle WatersPosted: 19 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 19 Apr, 2023 The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a project for the next century, providing a lasting benefit to wildlife for generations to come. More than two decades of study by the National Park Service in the Los Angeles area has shown roads and development are not only proving deadly for animals trying to cross, but have also created islands of habitat that can genetically isolate all wildlife—from...
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 Bishop and the BearArtist: Michael AshleyPosted: 18 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 18 Apr, 2023 As an artist with a focus on nature and wildlife I feel strongly about my responsibility to raise awareness regarding our environment, loss of habitat, and endangered species through my art and creativity.
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 Koalas in CareArtist: Sandi LearPosted: 4 Apr, 2023 | Updated: 4 Apr, 2023 Koalas in Care provide desperately important rescue and rehabilitation for injured koalas, mostly by road, but also during the devastating fire season in 2018. They need help to feed, grow food trees, provide veterinary care and medication to help koalas recover sufficiently to be rehabilitated into the wild and increase the population.
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 Design for the Charles Darwin Exhibition Hall, Galapagos IslandsArtist: Carlyn IversonPosted: 12 Mar, 2023 | Updated: 12 Mar, 2023 The project was to design an Exhibition Hall to display artifacts representing the bio-diversity of the Galapagos islands and to also tell the hisotry of the islnads. This includes the important work of Charles Darwin's studies into evolution that were developed after his travel and visit to the Galapagos Islands. His time iin these islands provided insight into the theory of natural selection...
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 Daubenton's BatArtist: Susan ShimeldPosted: 19 Jan, 2023 | Updated: 19 Jan, 2023 Not wishing to release him back into the concrete jungle and built-up area in which he was found, I used Google maps and discovered a river and woodland not far from the area. As Daubenton bats feed on insects above water courses I headed in that direction knowing that he would soon find his way back to his roost and familiar feeding grounds. It was a successful release. He was a lovely bat to...
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 Toad PatrolArtist: Susan ShimeldPosted: 19 Jan, 2023 | Updated: 19 Jan, 2023 Froglife’s work to conserve amphibians and reptiles in the UK is crucial. Our work fits into a global need to protect animals like frogs, toads, newts snakes and lizards, and we aim to make sure that the species we have in the UK are able to flourish and will continue to do so for future generations.
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 Holly Haven Wildlife RescueArtist: Chantal DupuisPosted: 30 Dec, 2022 | Updated: 30 Dec, 2022 HHWR is a local wildlife shelter that will help some of the small critters that often need care such as raccoons, squirrels, bats, porcupines, skunks, etc.
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 The WatchersArtist: Cindy BillingsleyPosted: 16 Dec, 2022 | Updated: 16 Dec, 2022 Snow Leopard Trust Auction helps raise money to better understand the endangered Snow Leopards and to protect the cat in partnership with communities that share it's habitat
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 The Pangolin ProjectArtist: Casey BanwellPosted: 30 Oct, 2022 | Updated: 15 Jan, 2023 Pangolin are shy and gentle mammals. All eight species of Pangolin now face an existential crisis due to the dramatic rise in poaching. Driven by the insatiable demand for their scales and meat in South East Asia, Pangolin are now the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world. Between 2010 and 2021, Pangolin scales and carcasses from over 800,000 individuals were intercepted by law...
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 Profits for the Oceanic Preservation SocietyArtist: Ashley Ann HabernalPosted: 18 Oct, 2022 | Updated: 24 Nov, 2022 I am currently a partner artist with the Oceanic Preservation Society. 20% of profits from select sales will benefit OPS.
From OPS website:
OPS is often approached by artists around the world seeking to contribute to both OPS’ mission and public awareness about issues such as wildlife conservation, climate change, and protecting oceans and marine life.
In response, we are launched our ‘OPS...
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 Sketch for SurvivalArtist: Kelly DodgePosted: 7 Oct, 2022 | Updated: 7 Oct, 2022 What is Sketch for Survival?
For the first time Sketch for Survival has a dedicated Collection for the USA & Canada. It will be displayed at a private viewing at The Explorers Club in New York on Thursday 6th October before being sold in an online auction on Friday 7th October. Canadian Artist Kelly Dodge is one of 34 North American artists invited to participate in the dedicated...
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 Save Our RaptorsArtist: Patricia MartinPosted: 16 Sep, 2022 | Updated: 20 Sep, 2022 The Raptor Refuge Inc. (https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/) is a not-for-profit organisation that reflects our dedication to caring and protecting Tasmania’s natural wildlife.
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 Tasmanian Raptor Refuge IncArtist: Patricia MartinPosted: 16 Sep, 2022 | Updated: 16 Sep, 2022 In addition to the Tasmanian-focused wildlife conservation organisations that i support, i am a Member of the Raptor Rescue Group in southern Tasmania.
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 The World Lemur Conservation Foundation - ExhibitionArtist: John GuiseppiPosted: 12 Sep, 2022 | Updated: 12 Sep, 2022 World Lemur Festival 2022
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 Foundation for the Development of Las Quebradas Biological Center (FUDEBIOL)Artist: Juanjo SolísPosted: 5 Sep, 2022 | Updated: 5 Sep, 2022 A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my art work will be donated to Las Quebradas Biological Center in order to support them in their following objectives:
• Protection of natural resources through the creation of the Las Quebradas Biological Center.
• Promote environmental education
• Investigation of the natural and cultural heritage of the basin.
• Promote and encourage sustainable...
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 Small game Field GuideArtist: Kamran QureshiPosted: 28 Jul, 2022 | Updated: 28 Jul, 2022 Enhance awareness of the need to conserve wildlife and nature among the hunters community
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 Center for whale researchArtist: Holly CannonPosted: 15 Jul, 2022 | Updated: 15 Jul, 2022 For three decades, the Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been advocating the relatively tame issue of salmon recovery based on science and rational management of fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. We have been championing with facts the impacts of dwindling fish stocks on the Southern Resident killer whales [SRKW orcas] and Salish Sea fishers. Since 1976 the Center for Whale Research (CWR) has...
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 Barbary sheep in Algeria EndangeredArtist: benaissa youssoufPosted: 9 Jul, 2022 | Updated: 9 Jul, 2022 defend of the animal through art and by participating in international animal art
Using animal skin for commercial purposes is human error
Participation in international exhibitions gives the artist an international stage so that the message of North Africa reaches the countries of France, Canada and England because they are educated people who love animals and us. have to fight against random...
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 Soysambu BomaArtist: Linda PowellPosted: 7 Jun, 2022 | Updated: 6 Mar, 2023 Soysambu Conservancy is a cattle ranch and wildlife conservancy. For many years, they have been constructing 'bomas' -- portable corrals that protect cattle at night and allow introduction of apex predators like lions. This reduces the impact of wildlife-human interactions on both parties and contributes to a healthy environment that includes wild and domestic animals. This year, I am focusing...
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 GOLDEN MOMENTArtist: Sandra PlacePosted: 24 May, 2022 | Updated: 24 May, 2022 The WILD SALMON CENTER is an organization based in Portland, Oregon, USA, that works to protect wild salmon and their habitats in countries around the Pacific Rim. They establish agreements with governments to set aside Stronghold areas, rivers and ecosystems, which are protected from development so that wild salmon, other wildlife, and ecosystems can survive and thrive.
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 Banovich Wildscapes Foundation Supports The Mara Predator Conservation ProgrammeArtist: John BanovichPosted: 3 May, 2022 | Updated: 24 Nov, 2022 Mara Predator Conservation ProgrammeKenya, Supported by Wildscapes since 2013
The global cheetah population is rapidly dwindling and with less than 10,000 individuals left in the wild, cheetahs are vulnerable to extinction. At present, the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is one of the two remaining strongholds for the global cheetah population. Whilst in the Serengeti there has been long-term cheetah...
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 Wildscapes Foundation-Chem Chem Lion ProjectArtist: John BanovichPosted: 3 May, 2022 | Updated: 3 May, 2022 The Banovich Wildscapes Foundation is proud to join the Chem Chem Association for the Chem Chem Lion Project to raise funds for the purchase of GPS collars enabling anti-poaching initiatives to track the movement of lions between the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. We are also assisting with the funding of LIVE BOMAS, (massai huts surrounded by a chicken-wire fence...
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