Another week, another Backyard Collective… this time right in our own backyard: Portland! More than 235 employees from eight Conservation Alliance member companies — Columbia Sportswear; KEEN; Nau; Horny Toad/Lizard Lounge; The North Face; REI; Under Solen Media; and Ben Moon Photography — participated in trail restoration, invasive weed removal, and other projects in…
Earlier this month, Nissan debuted "Polar Bear," a video advertisement for the new Nissan LEAF — a zero-emission, 100-percent electric vehicle. In this story, a sad polar bear watches its Arctic home melt away and journeys from the icy north through forests, highways and over bridges to the big city and then to the suburbs,…
The work at Conservation Alliance wouldn't be possible without all of our outdoor industry brand members. But a lot of them aren't only involved with Conservation Alliance; many of our member brands are committed to a diverse variety of environmental causes. Every Thursday we'll be featuring a cross-post from one of our member companies…
Photo courtesy Ian McAllister, iLCP Conservation Alliance grantee Pacific Wild has teamed up with the iLCP, a group of internationally renowned photographers, to take part in a RAVE (Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition) in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. Home to white spirit bears, ancient forests, and stunning marine biodiversity, it is one of the planet's…
It's always important for Conservation Alliance to maintain the connections between our member companies and grantees, and what's one of the best ways to do that? Bringing them all together for a day of volunteering where they can "get their hands dirty" for conservation! Which is why last week, we brought Colorado-area member companies…
The work at Conservation Alliance wouldn't be possible without all of our outdoor industry brand members. But a lot of them aren't only involved with Conservation Alliance; many of our member brands are committed to a diverse variety of environmental causes. Every Thursday we'll be featuring a cross-post from one of our…
President Obama announced that he has designated September National Wilderness Month. In his proclamation he said: "Together, we must ensure that future generations can experience the tranquility and grandeur of America's natural places. As we resolve to meet this responsibility, let us also reflect on the ways in which our lives have been enriched…
Just a few weeks ago at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show, our member companies raised more than $35,000 for the Conservation Alliance through some great gear promotions! All of these funds will go directly to protecting the wild places (like the Flathead Valley above) we all love. A huge thank you to the participating member…
The work at Conservation Alliance wouldn't be possible without all of our outdoor industry brand members. But a lot of them aren't only involved with Conservation Alliance; many of our member brands are committed to a diverse variety of environmental causes. Every Thursday we'll be featuring a cross-post from one of our member companies to…
Summer is still in full swing, but this video gave us a flurry of excitement for winter… And a kick in the pants to protect our winters. Being a part of the outdoor industry, we have a responsibility to protect our wild places — and that includes protecting them from climate change. For those…
