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WildWork
WildWork is rooted in the desire for a future that values and protects the natural world around us. Telling stories of outdoor adventure while seeking to elevate the importance of sustainability and conservation.
The who, what, why behind WildWork
WildWork is a passion project of mine (Riley Martin). It’s a place to share the love and respect I have for the natural world, share the important work being done by people and organizations to protect it, and elevate the importance of shifting to a sustainable future.
I grew up adventuring in the outdoors, spending as much time as possible in the forest, under open skies, and on the water. I’m a lifelong lover of nature and the natural world, and that’s something that has only deepened with time.
Within my lifetime I’ve witnessed the growing impacts of climate change and the continued neglect of the natural world by a society that often treats nature as a means to an end for economic growth, rather than something to be valued and protected.
WildWork is my way of trying to push back against that unhealthy view of nature and the environment by sharing my own outdoor adventures and telling the stories of those who are working to protect our wild places and bring others closer to the natural world.
I’ve had the opportunity to travel with Indigenous groups to remote parts of Nunavut and Northern Manitoba in all seasons to capture photos and videos of cultural activities on ancestral lands, spent time aboard the research vessel, MV Namao on Lake Winnipeg creating content for the team working to protect those endangered waters, and worked with the Healing Lake Winnipeg initiative, producing a video to highlight the complex work being done to pull nutrients from the water that cause the harmful blue green algae.
I’ll be hosting a nature photography workshop in the Spring of 2026 with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and continue to share my adventures on YouTube and Instagram.
Do you or your organization protect wild places, raise awareness about the importance of our natural spaces, or bring community together to share in the love of nature? I want to hear from you!
Connect with me by filling out the form, or visit the WildWork YouTube and Instagram accounts.
