Reward 2: Wildlife Calendar + Exclusive Talk / Interview with the Founder

You will get both the 2026 Wildlife Photography Calendar AND access to the following talk:

“ROOTS, LAND, COMMUNITY” owner Eliska, who also goes by the penname Eli Sooker (https://linktr.ee/elisooker), is an experienced writer and public speaker and has been featured in various media including podcasts, radio and news.

He will hold a live online talk exploring his experiences and learnings so far, and explaining the vision, content and future of “ROOTS, LAND, COMMUNITY”, with opportunities for questions at the end.

Talk Contents:

・    Background: From growing up in Hokianga > doing Bear Conservation, Wildlife Photography, Nature Guiding and Travel Writing in Japan.
How cultural exchange and nature communication changed my life

・    Why Human-Bear Conflict in Japan is breaking records and becoming globally known: 230 attacks in 2025 alone.
The truth of the situation not portrayed in the media

・    My Journey Home: Travels to Africa, Reconnecting to Hokianga, and answering my ancestral calling as a shaman.
Embracing holistic healing and spirituality after working in scientific fields

・    Roots Land Community Eco Workshop Tours
– Background and objectives: Why these workshops have the potential to change the world
– Workshop contents
– Future aspirations