Wings of Survival
Rewilding Minds & Planet across the World’s Flyways
The Concept
A trilogy of unmotorized expeditions, emulating the epic journeys of migratory birds, the world’s greatest ‘athletes’ and our barometer for planetary health.
The Americas Expedition
A 30,000km expedition along the spine of the Americas, from the remote reaches of Alaska’s High Arctic to the wild landscapes of untamed Patagonia. United in the struggles for safety and survival on this treacherous journey, the consequences of our human actions for birds and their homes are portrayed through relatable emotions. Wings of Survival is a story of of courage, resilience & survival, a unique perspective into the natural world, to inspire planetary care.
Our Mission
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Former international track & field athlete, Canada’s first female decathlete. Women of Vision award recipient. Completed several Ironman & endurance events. Impact athlete for Athlete Media Group, EcoAthletes and Global Sustainable Sport. Proud Mom.
contact: leannacarriere@gmail.com
We portray the wonder of bird migration through the human lens, blending sports, nature & community, in pursuit of the global UN 30x30 Biodiversity Targets.
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Explorers Club, Scientific Exploration Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society fellow. PhD in Global Change Ecology. Featured in Nature, the Guardian and CBC. Impact Athlete with Global Sustainable Sport and Athlete Media Group. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Commission Member.
contact: timm.dobert@gmail.com
Our Motivation
our ImpacT
Creating impact by 2030, connecting 6 continents across 3 flyways
We focus on collective action, capacity building, knowledge sharing, gender responsiveness, sustainable consumption and resilience building.
Canada 30x30 milestone ride
In July 2024, we cycled 30 days across Canada, 4,500km coast to coast, while highlighting 30 protected and key biodiversity areas. We also collected scientific data for a plant-based athletes resilience study. Highlights of our ride are documented HERE.
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Follow the Journey
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Global Sustainable Sport
Meet the endurance athlete and the conservation scientist cycling 30,000km for nature.
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University of Alberta - Folio
An ecologist and an endurance athlete are cycling across Canada to raise awareness of a UN conservation goal — and helping U of A researchers explore the effects of extreme exertion.
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Impact Magazine
Döbert and Carriere will cycle along the Pacific Americas Flyway through 15 countries, following the migratory bird flyway, to raise awareness of the biodiversity crisis.
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CBC Edmonton TV
Global change ecologist Timm Döbert and athletic coach Leanna Carriere join the CBC to talk about their 30-day cycling trip to protected and biodiverse areas across Canada.
