Keeping it Wild

Keeping it Wild was created in 2005 by several Atlanta citizen-advocates who perceived the need to bring together members of diverse conservation communities in order to promote better stewardship for the natural lands in our area. We connect people to the land and to each other in order to protect and restore the natural and wildlands of Georgia and the Southeast.

The Keeping it Wild Board of Directors includes Atlanta community leaders as well as representatives from local grassroots groups and leading regional and national conservation organizations.

We offer a wide range of hikes and outings for all skill levels to beautiful Georgia wilderness a outing_photo s well as to green spaces in Atlanta's backyard. The outings are led by field experts who are knowledgeable about local ecosystems.

Our seminar series features scholars and conservation community leaders from across the country, with a special focus on the perspectives of African Americans and other people of color. They are offered in partnership with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges, Emory University, and other educational institutions.

The program culminates each year with our Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner, which draws hundreds of celebrants together to honor our progress throughout the year. The Gala is keynoted by inspirational speakers such as Congressman John Lewis (2005), Charles Jordan, Chairman of the Board of the Conservation Fund (2006), Majora Carter, founder and Executive Director of Sustainable South Bronx, (2007), Jerome Ringo, President of the Apollo Alliance (2008), and Jaime Pinkham (2009).

817 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30308 - 678-904-2200 - atlantakeepingitwild@gmail.com