Rock Pond found along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.

Photo c/o Paul Dyer

We’re inviting members and supporters of Population Connection—people like YOU!—to share the “green spaces of your lives” with us. This project is led by the Chair of our Board of Directors, Bryce Hach.

Bryce enjoys taking self-portraits while out in nature. He hopes to encourage you to join him in sharing your own photos as a testament to the importance of global population stabilization for the future of our beautiful planet.

See a few of the most recent submissions, and then check out the rest on the interactive map, below! Join in and add your own “pin” to the map by submitting a photo at the form found at the bottom of this page.

Recent Submissions

Mel Boynton shared a photo of a sunset family walk taken at Little Point Sable on the Lake Michigan shore.
Photo by Russelyn Conner, taken in Miller Canyon outside of Dulce, New Mexico. "The land here is constantly inspiring, surprising and always stunning!"
Jessica Wolfe photographed at the House Rock viewpoint on the Oregon coast. "[Being outside] makes me feel calm, happy and disconnected from all the chaos of daily life."
Nicole Martin at Mission Trails Regional Park, on the Oak Canyon trail in San Diego, CA. "Spending time outdoors fills me with a deep sense of calm and peace. I love hiking with my family, as it gives me the chance to share the beauty of nature with my children and help them develop a lasting appreciation for the natural world."
Stephanie Wolfe at El Capitán State Beach in Goleta, CA. "Since I was a young kid, my family and I have gone camping at the same campground in Santa Barbara County. It is my favorite tradition. We hike the trail to the beach every year, which winds through chaparral shrubland, and I'm always curious to see how the land changed from the year prior. Once at the beach, I could sit for hours in awe, watching the waves crash on the shore."
Goat Rock Trail in Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR. "I’m in the area facilitating PopEd workshops and this was just the carefree break I needed."
Bennet Steidinger in Huntingdon, PA. "Taken on a recent Population Education trip! Great to spend time with colleagues in nature."

Submit Your Own Photo!

  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • Photo city/state/country (if applicable)
  • Please provide more details about your photo (ex: trail around Lake Elkhorn)
  • How does spending time in the location pictured make you feel?
  • By entering your photo in the contest, you certify that the submitted image(s) are original works and that no other party has any right or claim to the image(s).
  • By submitting my photos, I grant Population Connection permission to distribute the image(s) across their various media platforms and print outlets. I understand they cannot be held responsible for the misuse of my photo by a third party.

*Population Connection reserves the right to curate the photos that will be displayed on our website. Photos should feature you and/or your spouse or partner only (no group shots, please!) You must own full rights to any photographs that you submit.