Body Painting – The Ancient Art Applied to ...

Beginning in the most ancient prehistory, body adornment (clay, paints, shells) have been used on the human body for ritual, beauty, apparel, social distinction and other reasons. It is truly the oldest form of art. WILD9 now brings the ancient to the contemporary. Artists, models and photographers will create a gallery masterpiece at WILD9 on the evening of 12 November, in a special cultural experiment at an historic hacienda, using body art to communicate the feeling, importance and the goals of conserving wild nature.

A few of the renowned artists are Carmen Parra, Fernando González Gortázar and María Sada from Mexico, Emma Hack from Australia, and others. Several highly recognized photographers will document the process, including Urquiza (Mexico), Tom Manglesen, and Jack Dykinga (US), and some of their prints will be auctioned to raise funding for WILD9. Some of the artists and models gathered recently in Mexico City to prepare their techniques and ideas…view.

A Jaguar Poem...

They came from the Tatshenshini, the Mighty Yukon, Up Elk Creek and Leeds.

Those Jaguars headed to Merida with the news Mounted on four iron steeds.

They had an early morning crossing at Del Rio And scorched in the noonday sun As they traced mechanical problems To make that Kawasaki run

The No-tell Motel in Monterrey

Was the only place the Jaguars had to stay But tamales by the dozen Were only a few steps away.

The folks back home heard they hit Tampico And they all gave a toast But those Jaguars quickly turned south As their minds raced along the coast.

Nomkhubulwane Clears Customs...

Finally, and after a long day of formalities and maneuvers she was liberated by the Mexican customs office, the day was not good for pictures, bad weather and arrived late in to the carrier yard not permitted to uncover her, still the expectation, please be patient tomorrow morning she will be deviled.

Jaguars in Del Rio...

Update from the riders, October 28th, “We are in Del Rio, TX, tonight, studying maps.  We will cross into Mexico tomorrow.”

Nomkhubulwane Arrives in Mexico...

Jaguars – 10.28.09...

When the Jaguars are not saving wild-lands worldwide, they’re on their bikes!  Here’s a shot of the Jaguars from Wednesday, on the road!

Pati Ruiz Corzo...

Federal Director, Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve – Directora Federal, Reserva de la Biósfera de Sierra Gorda

A recognized leader in Mexico’s civil conservation movement, Martha Isabel (Pati) Ruiz Corzo is known as one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve where she has served as Federal Director for more than a decade.

Martha Isabel (Pati) Ruiz Corzo, reconocida lideresa del movimiento civil conservacionista de México, ha sido una de las fuerzas que impulsaron la creación de la Reserva de la Biósfera de Sierra Gorda, misma que ha dirigido por más de una década.

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Celebration to the Jaguar...

Below is a letter, written in appreciation of  the WILD9 Jaguar project from the President of Aprendamos Juntos, A.C.

Dear Mr. Martin,

Aprendamos Juntos A.C. is a nonprofit organization that works with people with intellectual disabilities, fighting for their rights, respect and dignity, and their full inclusion in our society.

We feel very proud to have been invited to participate in the Jaguar project, knowing the impact the Wild9 Congress will have in our community and the world. (more…)

Update on the Jaguars...

The Ride of the Jaguars departed Albuquerque on Tuesday, Oct 27th, and spent the night in Roswell, New Mexico.  We hear they checked out the latest alien sightings prior to hitting the road early this morning!  Safe travels!

The Ride of “The Jaguars...

Four wilderness lovers and conservation professionals from England, Canada and the U.S. departed Albuquerque, New Mexico this afternoon, October 27, 2009, on a motorcycle odyssey to Merida, Mexico to attend WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress, which runs from Nov. 6 – 13, 2009. (more…)

Dr. Conrad Lautenbacher...

Vice President, Polar Programs, CSC and President, Antarctic Research Support (ARS) LLC -Vicepresidente de Programas Polares de CSC y Presidente de Antarctic Research Support (ARS) LLC

Climate change, ocean circulation and atmospheric modeling are just some of the pressing environmental issues that face Dr. Conrad Lautenbacher in his position as Vice President of Polar Programs at CSC. Lautenbacher, who also serves as the President of Antarctic Research Support, leads the CSC’s effort to assist national research in the increasingly important polar areas of the globe for environmental purposes as well for national security needs such as energy, transportation and peaceful presence.

Cambio climático, corrientes oceánicas y modelación atmosférica son sólo algunos de los enormes problemas ambientales que el Dr. Conrad Lautenbacher enfrenta en su puesto de Vicepresidente de Programas Polares de CSC. Lautenbacher, quien también funge como Presidente de Antarctic Research Support, lidera los esfuerzos de CSC por apoyar investigaciones estadounidenses, en las cada vez más importantes regiones polares del planeta, con fines ambientales y por motivos de seguridad nacional, como obtención de energéticos, salvaguarda de rutas de transporte y presencia pacífica.

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Dr. Daniel Sherrard...

For more than two decades, Dr. Daniel Sherrard has fought to solve the far-reaching social and environmental challenges of life in the tropics. As Provost of EARTH University, which is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable development of the environment, he uses innovative teaching techniques to educate young people from that region on agricultural sciences, entrepreneurial skills and social responsibility with a goal of achieving social, economic and environmental well-being for themselves and their communities.

Por más de dos décadas, el Dr. Daniel Sherrard se ha esforzado por resolver los enormes retos sociales y ambientales de la vida en las regiones tropicales del mundo. Como Rector de la Universidad de la TIERRA, institución dedicada a la conservación y el desarrollo sustentable del medio ambiente, ha recurrido a innovadoras técnicas didácticas para educar a jóvenes de dichas regiones en disciplinas como ciencias agrícolas, aptitudes administrativas y responsabilidad social, a fin de ayudarles a lograr el bienestar social, económico y ambiental de sí mismos y de sus comunidades.

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David Labistour...

CEO, Mountain Equipment Co-op -Director Ejecutivo (CEO), Mountain Equipment Co-op

When he’s not biking in the mountains or snowboarding in the back country, Mountain Equipment CEO David Labistour takes his passion for the outdoors to the office, where he heads Canada’s largest outdoor retailer.

Cuando no está practicando el ciclismo de montaña o el nevopatinaje a campo traviesa, el Director Ejecutivo de Mountain Equipment, David Labistour, traslada su pasión por la aventura a su oficina, desde la cual dirige la mayor cadena de tiendas de equipo para actividades al aire libre.

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Byron I. Mallott...

Byron I. Mallott was born and raised in Yakutat, Alaska, the ancestral home of his mother’s Tlingit Indian Raven clan. For some forty years Mr. Mallott has been active in both the public and private sectors in Alaska, the Pacific North West, and nationally.

Byron I. Mallott nació y creció en Yakutat, Alaska, hogar ancestral del clan Tlingit de la Nación Indígena Raven, al cual pertenece su señora madre. Por cerca de 40 años, el Sr. Mallott ha estado activo en los sectores público y privado de Alaska, la Región Noroeste del Pacífico y en el ámbito nacional.

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Sam Hamilton...

As Director of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service, Sam Hamilton leads more than 9,000 employees in the Federal agency’s mission to protect the nation’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. His biggest challenge, says Hamilton, is to motivate conservationists, hunters, landowners, business people and government workers to team together to “help conserve and enhance what makes America great – our treasured wildlife resources”.

Como Director General del Servicio de Pesca y Fauna Silvestre del Departamento del Interior de Estados Unidos (Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior), Sam Hamilton dirige a los más de 9,000 empleados que se dedican a cumplir la misión de dicha institución federal, es decir, proteger los recursos pesqueros y la fauna silvestre del país y sus hábitats. Según el propio Hamilton, su mayor reto ha sido motivar a conservacionistas, cazadores, terratenientes, empresarios y funcionarios de gobierno, a fin de que colaboren para “ayudar a conservar y mejorar la base de la grandeza de Estados Unidos: nuestros preciados recursos de fauna silvestre”.

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On the Road...