Introducing NatureStory: The New Home for Nature Storytellers

 

What is NatureStory?

Welcome to NatureStory, your new online community designed to connect you with other passionate natural world storytellers!  

Whether you’re a professional filmmaker, a photographer, a conservation communicator, or someone who simply loves sharing stories about nature, NatureStory is your home online. 

Developed by Wildscreen in partnership with CognitionHub, NatureStory brings together decades of experience connecting and championing natural-world storytellers. 

It’s more than just a website – it’s an interactive hub that connects people, projects, and purpose. Within NatureStory, you’ll find a place to: 

 

• • Share and discover stories that inspire connection with the natural world. 

• • Learn from experts and peers. 

• • Build collaborations that help drive real conservation impact. 

NatureStory Programme Manager Charlie Whittaker says “The natural world storytellers we support look to us to create a space where storytellers can connect, build their craft, and tell the stories they need to tell. Our in-person events fulfil this need, but what about the time in-between? NatureStory is our answer to this – an online space that mirrors our in-person events, creating opportunity, building storytelling skills and enabling storytellers to connect with each other. And this is just the start – the platform that NatureStory is built on will allow us to pursue new innovative ways of achieving these goals, while also broadening our audiences to create new pathways for emerging storytellers and deepen the connection of the general public to nature. We couldn’t be more excited for what is coming down the line for NatureStory!”

 

What Makes NatureStory Different from Other Communities?

NatureStory isn’t just another online platform. It’s a purpose-driven, global network designed specifically for nature storytellers. What makes it stand out? 

1. A legacy of storytelling and conservation 

With roots going back to 1982, Wildscreen has spent over four decades supporting wildlife storytellers and conservationists. From hosting industry summits, festivals and the Panda Awards, to creating Arkive, the world’s biggest encyclopedia of life on Earth, Wildscreen has always been at the forefront of natural world storytelling.  

2. A truly global reach 

Wildscreen’s existing network already connects nearly 9000 storytellers from over 60 countries and NatureStory expands that reach even further, helping creators find collaborators, audiences, and opportunities across the world. 

3. Four pillars that guide everything we do 

NatureStory’s mission is grounded in four core values: 

 

• • Nature Connection – Encouraging authentic relationships with the natural world through powerful storytelling. 

• • Conservation Awareness – Inspiring environmental advocacy and action through the stories we tell. 

• • Creative Community – Bringing together everyone from emerging creatives to industry professionals with a shared purpose. 

• • Innovation and Authenticity – Championing new storytelling techniques while staying true to real-world impact. 

4. Integration across Wildscreen’s ecosystem 

NatureStory is more than a community – it’s the central hub connecting Wildscreen’s global initiatives, events, and professional networks. From the Wildscreen Festival to the ARK platform and the Panda Awards, NatureStory is your one-stop destination to stay connected to the heart of natural world storytelling. 

 

What Is NatureStory Pro Membership?

For professionals ready to take their storytelling to the next level, NatureStory Pro Membership (formerly Wildscreen Network membership) offers a range of exclusive benefits, all for less than your morning coffee and pastry.

With both monthly and yearly membership options, you can choose the plan that fits your goals. The NatureStory free plan offers you access to community discussions, short-form content from our Festivals, and some basic profile features. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, then the NatureStory Pro membership will unlock the features you need to help you get there.  

As a Pro Member, you’ll get: 

 

• • Access to a global professional community – connect with filmmakers, photographers, writers, producers, and conservation communicators from around the world. 

• • Learning and development opportunities – gain insights through masterclasses, webinars, and industry resources. 

• • Exclusive networking and collaboration opportunities – meet future collaborators, funders, or mentors. 

• • Priority access to Wildscreen events – be the first to know about and join key gatherings like the Wildscreen Festival and Industry Summit. 

• • Amplified visibility – showcase your work within the NatureStory community and participate in challenges that highlight your impact. 

Becoming a NatureStory Pro member means becoming part of a growing movement – a global force of creatives using the power of storytelling to protect and celebrate our planet. 

Join NatureStory today and be part of the next chapter in natural world storytelling.