Wildlife Trekker Challenge for September 2022

Summary

Wildlife Trekker is hosting a monthly challenge for September 2022, focusing on arthropods, inviting photographers and writers to share personal encounter stories and photos.

Abstract

The Wildlife Trekker monthly challenge for September 2022 is dedicated to arthropods, encouraging enthusiasts to capture and narrate their experiences with these diverse invertebrates through stories and photographs. Participants are required to submit their drafts between August 31 and September 29, 2022, for publication. The challenge emphasizes personal encounters with arthropods, which include arachnids, crustaceans, insects, and myriapods. Submissions must adhere to specific requirements, such as including a "Monthly Challenge" tag, featuring at least one self-taken or party-member-taken photo of an arthropod, and having a story length between one and ten minutes. The initiative is open to current Wildlife Trekker writers and those interested in joining the platform. Randy Runtsch, the publisher, expresses anticipation for the stories and photographs that will broaden the publication's circle of compassion for all living creatures.

Opinions

The challenge is seen as an opportunity to showcase the beauty and diversity of arthropods through personal stories and photography.
There is an emphasis on the importance of personal encounters with wildlife, suggesting that these experiences foster a deeper connection with nature.
The inclusion of a "Monthly Challenge" tag and specific submission guidelines reflects a structured approach to content curation on the Wildlife Trekker platform.
The publisher, Randy Runtsch, conveys enthusiasm and a sense of community, inviting both existing writers and new contributors to participate in the challenge.
The challenge aligns with a broader philosophy of expanding compassion to include all living creatures and the beauty of nature, as quoted by Albert Einstein.

Call for Stories that Feature Arthropods

Arthropods are all around us. So, get your cameras ready because the next Wildlife Trekker monthly challenge, for September 2022, will feature stories and photos of arthropods. If you have an arthropod story based on a personal encounter that you would like to share, please submit a draft between August 31, 2022, and September 29, 2022, for publication in September.

Arthropods include the following types of invertebrate animals, among others:

Arachnids (such as spiders, ticks, mites, and scorpions)

Crustaceans (such as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp)

Insects (such as ants, termites, beetles, flies, butterflies, bees, wasps, and mosquitoes)

Myriapods (such as millipedes and centipedes)

Challenge Requirements

Stories about arthropods must include the following features:

The story is based on your encounter(s) with one or more arthropods.

One of up to five tags must be “Monthly Challenge.” Doing so will automatically add the story to the Monthly Challenge Stories page of Wildlife Trekker.

Include the text “Monthly Challenge” within the kicker, title, or subtitle of the story.

At least one of the story’s photos of an arthropod must have been taken by you or a member of your party.

The story’s text must be between one and ten minutes in length.

All photos must include a caption that describes the subject and credits the photographer.

Monthly Challenge, Arthropods, Wildlife, and Photography

Wildlife Trekker Challenge for September 2022 — Arthropods

Get your camera and keyboard ready to prepare for this new Wildlife Trekker monthly challenge

Call for Stories that Feature Arthropods

Challenge Requirements

Wildlife Trekker Writers