The entrance to the Conservation through a Lens gallery at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library
We recently showcased our “Conservation through a Lens” traveling wildlife photography exhibit at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. This gallery highlights extraordinary wildlife from around the world and their intriguing conservation stories through captivating photography, video, workshops, and powerful interpretation - this exhibit takes a multidisciplinary approach to combine science and art in a way that can benefit the community and our local ecosystems.
This exhibition featured over 40 large colorful metal prints each featuring a fascinating animal depicting a captivating conservation story. By using the QR codes next to the images, visitors can connect to additional content relating to each photo such as sounds, films, additional photos, and more! The photos represent the work of photographers Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz from their various assignments around the world for National Geographic, BBC, PBS, and more.
Several conservation stories were featured in the gallery including the work of the Red Wolf Recovery effort featuring the Endangered Wolf Center and Weiler Woods for Wildlife. Additionally, the work of Planet Indonesia was featured in their photo story about the conservation work done to support communities caring for helmeted hornbills in Borneo. Lastly, a photo story featuring the work of visiting photographer Christy Frank highlighted the story of a nesting pair of piping plovers that recently visited Maumee Bay State Park.
As a part of the exhibition, several workshops were conducted to teach members of the community to improve their skills in wildlife photography, converting photography into videography, and to learn how to cook with and consume bugs! Additionally, several films were screened during the Running Wild Media take over including “Resilience: Story of the American Red Wolf,” “Hellbent,” and “Ploverville.”
This traveling gallery is an incredible way to connect your community to local and global conservation efforts as well as bring workshops that teach special knowledge and skills to your area. To schedule a wildlife photo exhibition in your area, email info@runningwild.media.
The photos printed in the gallery were printed by Bay Photo Lab, who generously supports our wildlife conservation photography exhibitions through discounted printing services.