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Wildlife
Species are now disappearing from planet Earth at 1,000 to 10,000 times the natural extinction rate. Arguably, there’s never been a greater urgency to expand our world view to include the well being of these “others” . . .…
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Climate Change
Speaking about the reluctance of his own generation, the baby boomers, to face the challenges of climate change, Gary Ferguson writes: The injustices we tried to face down when we were young, including giving good weight to . . .…
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Psychology of Nature
“We are children of our landscape,” wrote novelist Lawrence Durrell. Much of Gary’s writing and speaking explores this provocative idea: from his having followed so-called “at-risk” teens through two months of compassionate wilderness therapy for . . .…
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Conservation
There’s been no more powerful force for defining American identity than our longstanding, often heroic efforts to preserve our natural landscapes. Ferguson brings a vibrant, celebratory spirit to his conservation discussions, reminding his audiences of how . . .…
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Learn more about Gary Ferguson
As a writer and speaker, the work of best-selling author and lecturer Gary Ferguson comes from intimate experience.…
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Opening Doors: Carole Noon and her dream to save the chimpanzees
The inspiring true story of how one woman’s vision and determination created the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary. …
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Decade of the Wolf
Decade of the Wolf is an unforgettable account of the wolves themselves, as well as of the scientists who are faithfully following them through the wilds of Yellowstone.…
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Shouting at the Sky
An elegant portrayal of nature’s power to heal, Shouting at the Sky is a powerful reminder of the need to re-ignite the human-nature connection, for young people and for the rest of us.…
About
As a writer and speaker, the work of best-selling author and lecturer Gary Ferguson comes from intimate experience.
Wildlife
Species are now disappearing from planet Earth at 1,000 to 10,000 times the natural extinction rate. Arguably, there’s never been a greater urgency to expand our world view to include the well being of these “others” . . .…
Climate Change
Speaking about the reluctance of his own generation, the baby boomers, to face the challenges of climate change, Gary Ferguson writes: The injustices we tried to face down when we were young, including giving good weight to . . .…
Psychology of Nature
“We are children of our landscape,” wrote novelist Lawrence Durrell. Much of Gary’s writing and speaking explores this provocative idea: from his having followed so-called “at-risk” teens through two months of compassionate wilderness therapy for . . .…
Conservation
There’s been no more powerful force for defining American identity than our longstanding, often heroic efforts to preserve our natural landscapes. Ferguson brings a vibrant, celebratory spirit to his conservation discussions, reminding his audiences of how . . .…