Be a Voice for Wilderness!
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  • Be a Voice for Wilderness!

    The National Wilderness Coalition's "Voices for Wilderness" project collects stories, experiences, and perspectives about why wilderness and wild places matter. Thank you for lending your voice! Please complete the submission form below, which should take you 10-15 minutes. Email info@nationalwildernesscoalition.org with any questions.

  • Contact Information

  • Your contact information will not be shared publicly. You will have a chance later in the form to tell us how you want to be identified on the Voices for Wilderness website and materials.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Share Your Voice

  • You can share your voice in writing, voice recording, or video recording. Select how you would like to respond below to see instructions and prompts.

    You can respond in the language of your choosing. If you respond in a language other than English, please identify the language so we can share an English translation alongside your original response. 

  • Written Responses

    You can answer as many of the questions below as you would like in the language of your choice. You do not need to answer all of the questions. Your progress will not be saved, so you may want to draft your responses in a separate document. Responses may be edited for brevity and clarity. 

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  • Voice Recording Responses

    Please pick a quiet location to record. Use the voice memo application on your smartphone or download the Voice Recorder & Audio Editor app for Apple or Android.

    Start your recording by stating your name, then respond to at least one of the questions below in the language of your choice. You do not need to answer all of the questions. Responses may be edited for brevity and clarity.

    • Why does wilderness matter to you? 
    • Why does wilderness matter to your community? (You can think of "community" in many ways: people who live near you, people who share your identity, people who have similar hobbies or interests, etc.)
    • Tell us about a special experience you have had in wilderness.
    • What are your hopes for the future of wilderness? 

    Save your audio file as MP3. 

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  • Video Recording Responses

    Please pick a quiet location to record. Orient your camera in portrait mode for the recording, and position it so your head and torso are centered in the frame.

    Start your recording by stating your name, then respond to at least one of the questions below in the language of your choice. You do not need to answer all of the questions. Responses may be edited for brevity and clarity.

    • Why does wilderness matter to you? 
    • Why does wilderness matter to your community? (You can think of "community" in many ways: people who live near you, people who share your identity, people who have similar hobbies or interests, etc.)
    • Tell us about a special experience you have had in wilderness.
    • What are your hopes for the future of wilderness? 

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  • How do you want to be identified on the Voices for Wilderness website and materials?

  • Every story published will include the city and state of the person who submitted it. We also invite you to share any additional information that helps people reading your story understand who you are, including any organizations you are affiliated with as well as any aspects of your identity that shape your connection to wilderness and wild places. You can also let us know if you want to be listed as "Anonymous."

    For example: 

    - Amanda Newman, coordinator of the National Wilderness Coalition (New York City, NY)

    - Juan, community organizer, hiker, and parent (Phoenix, AZ)

    - Anonymous (Little Rock, AR)

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  • Consent to share your story

  • Tell us more about yourself.

  • These OPTIONAL questions help us make sure a diverse range of voices are represented in the project. The information will NOT be shared with your story on the website or in materials. 

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