Sheila Bath Upton | Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

How one woman inspires wildlife conservation through dance and much more

Aug 3, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: conservation, wild animals Tagged: Dance to be Wild, dance to save wild animals, Nelson Mandela, Rietvlei, Sheila Bath Upton, South Africa

Are we forgetting what over the centuries of time has made Africa, Africa? Is an opportunity to dance and teach wildlife conservation rekindling all this? Along our journey in search of people saving wildlife we find some amazing individuals. Some rescue orphaned babies, injured birds or illegal pets. Others step into harm’s way to protect rhino and elephant from brutal poachers. A select few address the complex predator conflict issue to save lions and cheetah from irate farmers. Then there are those who with great passion and vision inspire the next generation and create opportunities for them to experience wild…

A Day Of Celebration And Prayer To Save Wildlife

Sep 7, 2016 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, All Posts, Rhino, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers Tagged: A Day in Africa, Family Home Ministries, Michal Sheik, Moji, Quinton, Rita Groenewald, Sheila Bath Upton

Coming together of several different wildlife advocates for a time of prayer and learning at Family Home Ministries all to save wildlife. Prefer to LISTEN… You know those times when the stars align and magic happens? Well, that’s what it was for us this weekend. Centered on wildlife and God’s creations, a program was crafted to stir the heart to action. It was perfect, right down to tiny kids in tiny costumes reciting their cute tiny poems. There was also a beautiful play arranged to an intricate poem written by three young people (Bayden Collopen, Michal Sheik, and Courtney Habana.) It…

PODCAST Oh the People We Meet Part 1 #NikelaAfrica

Sep 20, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Lions Tagged: #NikelaAfrica, DTBW, Marnus Roodbol, podcast, Sheila Bath Upton, walking for lions

Meeting dedicated wildlife conservationists of all types is one of the things we enjoy most as we travel in Africa, podcast. They’re young and not so young. They’re men and they’re women. One thing they have in common is a love for Africa’s iconic wildlife and the dedication to save and protect it. And we have the privilege of meeting them. This is part one of many episodes to come where I introduce you to people like Marnus and Sheila. Enjoy and be inspired! In case you haven’t watched “Africa for 8 Months” Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories,…

Nikela Adjusts Focus After Africa Wildlife Tour 2014

May 30, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Raptors, Rhino, Safari Travels Tagged: Bearded Lady, Karen Trendler, Local volunteers, Nikela focus, Peter Milton, Secret Weapon for Warriors, Serving kindles caring, Shannon Hoffman, Sheila Bath Upton, Silke von Eynern, Wildlife rangers

There’s no way spending 10 weeks in Africa with wildlife conservationists and activists doesn’t change your life! “As Karen (Trendler) and I talked a major unmet need became clearly apparent,” reported Sheila Bath Upton. During our Africa Wildlife Tour early in 2014 we met Karen, the leading rhino calf rescue and rehab expert in South Africa (possibly the world). We’d also connected with Sheila, founder of Dance to be Wild, a passionate advocate for saving the rhino, who quickly became a valued friend and networker on our behalf. The purpose of our 2014 Africa tour was similar to our first…

Saving Rhino Through Dance and Love

Apr 24, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, All Posts, Animal Poaching, conservation, Poaching, Rhino, rhino poaching Tagged: Dance, Dance competition, Dance to be Wild, Klaus Kongsdal, Orange Farm, Save the rhino, Sheila Bath Upton

Rising above controversial opinions and the rhino horn trade argument Sheila Bath Upton changes hearts and makes a difference for African wildlife. “Tell me when you’ll be here and I can make some arrangements for you” A couple of weeks later an itinerary with people to meet, recommended dates and travel times shows up in my inbox, not only that, included are personally accompanied meetings and adventures. All this gratis for our Africa Wildlife Tour 2014. Sheila Bath Upton, founder of Dance to be Wild is a skillful connector and orchestrator, and even more importantly she loves people… almost as…