Finding the Line

From slicing through rapids in a whitewater kayak to carving into a plate while printmaking, Alexandra “Chachi” Riesco draws lines between geologic forces and her work and play — but following her own line isn’t always easy. As Chachi navigates challenges, her art highlights the importance of our connections to nature.

We hope you enjoy this film and support Canoe Kentucky.

Counting Cranes

For the past 20 years, the Crane Trust has conducted aerial surveys of Sandhill Crane roosts to determine the number of birds that pass through the central Platte River Valley every spring. Andy Caven and his team take us behind the scenes to show us how this process is done, what they have learned, and why it’s important.

We hope you enjoy this birding film and support Wild Birds Unlimited.

Brave Girl

Brave Girl is a strong young adventurer, who with the help of her grandpa is beginning her journey of finding out what it takes to climb mountains. Even though she’s only 6, she has an unwavering ambition to climb the biggest mountains in the world, starting with the ones in her backyard in Wyoming.

Diagonal

Feeling stuck in life, 54-year-old India Wood bucks the traditional way of recreating and strikes a novel path across the state of Colorado. Taking a uniquely in-depth look at the world around her, India's walk is a celebration of the originality that makes us human and delights in doing things a little bit differently..

6000 Miles

In 6,000 Miles you’ll meet Kayla Lopez, a multifaceted artist and river activist, alongside Steve Evans, the impassioned Wild Rivers Director at CalWild. This compelling duo offers an exciting and educational exploration of California’s Wild Rivers, blending both expertise and passion to illuminate the essence and threats to our precious waterways.

Do a Wheelie

In the summer of 2021 Danny MacAskill put out a call to action to his 3.5 million social media fans asking them to #WheelieWithDanny. Riders and fans applied from around the world to feature alongside Danny in his latest project from Five Ten and Cut Media. Join Danny MacAskill and a host of friends as he pushes the boundaries of the humble wheelie and learns a thing or two from friends old and new.

Learn more about connected communities on KCC’s Transportation page.

A Renewable Future

With more and more renewable energy projects on the horizon, it is critical that hunters and anglers get involved and use their knowledge of the land and wildlife to help steer this development in the right direction.

In this film, land stewards and wildlife experts from across The West explore issues surrounding renewable energy projects on public land and encourage the outdoor community to take action and continue to protect the wild spaces we hold dear.

Learn more about solar energy on KCC’s Solar page.

Biopixels

Biopixels explores the world of evolutionary biology on the microscopic scale. Using the latest light microscope technology, butterfly wings become micro-mosaics.

Butterflies and moths comprise 12% of all species known to man (180,000 species!), and their seemingly endless biodiversity is visually translated on their wings through color and pattern variation.

The images in this film have not been altered but were animated to demonstrate both subtle and dramatic evolutionary development and variation.

Check out KCC’s Biodiversity page.

Forward

While navigating a myriad of life challenges, Anjelica turned to the outdoors to improve her mental health only to discover a noticeable lack of other plus-size women of color on trail. By posting a simple flyer looking for more women to hike with, Anjelica created a community she never could have imagined.

Check out KCC’s Outdoor Recreation Information Page

Paddle Tribal Waters

When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source to sea. With jaw-dropping aerial cinematography and moving storytelling, Paddle Tribal Waters is a fully immersive experience, showcasing the unbreakable bond between people and their ancestral lands. The film gives viewers a bird’s eye view as an unforgettable group of young people training for the adventure of a lifetime.

We hope you enjoy this film and support Canoe Kentucky.

The Beauty Between

The Great Salt Lake is often overlooked and misunderstood. Through her passion for wildlife photography, Mary Anne Karren unexpectedly fell in love with the lake’s unique landscape and the 10 million birds that rely on it. She now uses her photography to bring attention to the lake’s dire situation in an attempt to save it.

We hope you enjoy this birding film and support Wild Birds Unlimited.

Toxic Art

On a mission to clean up Ohio's leaking, abandoned coal mines, Ohio University Art Professor John Sabrah teamed up with an engineer to develop a process that turns the toxic runoff pollution into paint. John's artwork has been shown worldwide, and proceeds have helped numerous environmental organizations and projects, including a new water treatment plant on the Sunday Creek Watershed.

See KCC’s Climate Action Page for information about how to reduce our reliance on carbon.