Wonder + Wildness

Chasing wonder on a science guided journey through the natural world in search of meaning, connections, and the courage to hope

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The Wild Life blog + podcast is my place of exploration, and I hope it can be for you, too. For years, I’ve had a hard time landing. It’s only recently I decided it’s okay to fly. To create, to seek, to adventure, to find yourself immersed in wonder and oneness with the natural world–that’s what I hope to do with this blog and podcast. Anything and everything from answering small questions to diving deep into the science. The Wild Life blog + podcast follows the threads that connect us all, no matter how thin or how small. Whether you are here for a quick animal ID, to learn some basics about animals, or in search of something more, I appreciate you being here.

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Hi, I’m Devon Bowker

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I am a forest bound existentialist creative with a passion for wildlife, our planet, and exploring the threads which connect all life

I am a parent of two amazing children, high school science teacher, graduate student, geek of all trades, naturalist, science communicator/writer, President of The Open (Out)Doors Project, host and producer of The Wild Life, Class, Us, The Wild Life: 8D Soundscapes, The Wild Life KIDS, and Science People! and the creator behind #500DaysHappier.

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Update! I finished 🙂 What should I do next? Just finished the #lineart of my Humpback Whale sketched and painted a Shoebill Stork yesterday. Fine details of feathers and things are not my strong suit, but I’m hoping that it’ll improve as I keep up the habit. Bridal Falls is one of my all time favorite hidden gems in #Minnesota #experiencelife Live fully Even the strongest storms eventually come to an end, and when they do, life goes on. Keep pushing through, because the sun will always rise again. The river may bend, but it never breaks. Let nature's resilience be a reminder to keep flowing and adapting in our own lives, even if that sometimes means going in unexpected directions or a change of pace. Between two weathered timbers on a deck no stranger to the heavy tamping of steel-toe hiking boots and the jovial scamper of children campers, a Green Tree Frog claimed a moment of rest and refuge. It just goes to show, you never quite know what wonder and beauty you may be missing if you don’t take a moment to pause, be still, and witness your surroundings. #mindfulness #frog #treefrog #animals #wildlife #nature #present

I am available for public speaking engagements (in-person and virtual), naturalist programs, consultations, and voice work (voiceovers, narrations, audiobooks, ads, podcast promo). If interested in any of these services, please contact me at hello@thewildlife.blog or use this contact form for rates and availability.