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Autumn: A Visual Appreciation

November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM

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Autumn: A Visual Appreciation
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I believe that Autumn is one of the best times of year for nature photography.

Becoming a Master Naturalist | A Wealth of Nature

November 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM

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This summer I became a Wisconsin Master Naturalist. You can read all about that experience here... awealthofnature.org/becoming-a-m...

WI Master Naturalist Training is like a Summer Camp for Adults by Kris Gould I’ve wanted to take the Wisconsin Master Naturalist training ever since I found out that such […]

Embracing the Beauty of the Prairie in Autumn

October 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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Embracing the Beauty of the Prairie in Autumn
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A reminder to rest and reflect

My Second Favorite Place to Take Photos

October 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM

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My Second Favorite Place to Take Photos
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I'll never run out of things to photograph in this place

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September 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM

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10 Books on Creativity

Plus a freebie

Photography for Hikers - A Zine

August 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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Photography for Hikers - A Zine
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It's a freebie!

July 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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I have a project on progress that could use some feedback…

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Do You See What I See

A Work In Progress

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #10

June 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #10 The final post in my series on taking a 52 week photo course. Stay tuned for something new coming next week.

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The Finale!

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #9

June 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #9
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Curation

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #8

June 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #8
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Style

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #6

May 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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The next part of the series is now available... krisgld.substack.com/p/the-nature...

Composition - Pattern

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May 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #5

Composition - Leading Lines, Rule of Thirds and More

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #4

May 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #4
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Technique - Motion

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #3

April 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #3
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Technique - Light

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #2

April 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #2
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Technique - Depth of Field and Focus

The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #1

April 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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The Nature Photographer’s 52 Week Creativity Kit: My Lessons Learned #1
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Introduction to the Series

Creative in Nature | Kris Gould | Substack

April 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM

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I'm starting something new... Creative in Nature krisgld.substack.com?r=1prh3q&utm...

Conservation photographer and writer based in Wisconsin. Click to read Creative in Nature, by Kris Gould, a Substack publication. Launched a day ago.

Tapping into Your Story Training Series · Sierra Club Action

April 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM

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Anyone want to join me in this...

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## Workshop 1: Narrative Organizing 101 #### Date: April 3, 2025 **Description:** We'll run through the basics of narrative power building, exploring and unpacking story-based strategy, and understan...

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April 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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Check out my article and photos on hiking the Ice Age Trail through Hartland here…

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Ice Age Trail: Stroll Along the Bark River in Hartland | A Wealth of Nature

By Kris Gould What could be more enjoyable than taking a walk alongside a babbling stream? That is exactly what you will experience when you hike the Ice Age Trail […]

Sierra Club Public Lands Action Hour · Sierra Club Action

March 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM

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Let's do this...

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Join for our March Virtual Action Hour focused on protecting national parks and public lands and ensuring our continued access to these special places. Every month, you'll get the latest updates on Tr...

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March 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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Check out my article and photos on Historic Sites along the Ice Age Trail here…

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Ice Age Trail: Points of Historical Interest in Waukesha County | A Wealth of Nature

by Kris Gould Hiking is a wonderful way to get outside and enjoy nature all year round in Wisconsin. We have so many hiking trails! And one very special trail […]

A First Day Hike is a Popular New Year's Tradition | A Wealth of Nature

March 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM

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Check out my article and photos of my First Day Hike here…

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By Kris Gould I kicked off 2025 the same way I have started many years recently – with a First Day Hike. I’m not sure how long I have been […]

Home | A Wealth of Nature

March 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM

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I’m going to be the guest editor for The Natural Realm blog for the next 3 weeks. I’ll be sharing 3 stories including photographs with subscribers. The Natural Realm blogs shares great content on parks and hiking in southeastern Wisconsin once a week. You can subscribe here: awealthofnature.org