The David Attenborough Issue

An issue all about Sir David Attenborough, in celebration of his 100th birthday.
The Flow Trip – May/June 2026

The Greatest Birthday Card of All

This story features Max Evans-Browning, a six-year-old from Wales who drew 99 animals for David Attenborough's 99th birthday. For David's 100th birthday, we invited Max to create animal #100. He delivered.

Contribution:

  • Wrote and edited story copy

  • Researched and established contact with Max's family

  • Managed contributor communications and coordinated story development

  • Organized artwork, images, and quotes for layout production

The Conscience of Conservation

A tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall, a dear friend of Sir David Attenborough and, as David would say, a tireless advocate for the natural world.

Contribution:

  • Wrote and edited story copy

  • Coordinated with the Jane Goodall Institute USA to source materials and facilitate story development

  • Organized images, captions, credits, and quotes for print and digital production

Crafted by Culture

This feature spotlights Indigenous art from around the world, inspired by David’s BBC documentary series Tribal Eye.

Contribution:

  • Edited story copy

  • Sourced and liaised with South African art curator Lukretia Booysen

  • Managed curator-provided materials, including artist background, artwork selection, and interpretive descriptions for editorial use

The Attenborough Effect

A timeline of David Attenborough’s life and career milestones, highlighting the impact of his work on our planet.

Contribution:

  • Researched David Attenborough’s life and career, distilling a century of history into 14 key moments

  • Wrote and edited story copy

Dear David

A collection of letters from admirers of David, featuring words from Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and the Jane Goodall Institute.

Contribution:

  • Edited story copy

  • Liaised with and provided editorial direction to the Jane Goodall Institute USA for their contributed letter

  • Coordinated and prepared the Jane Goodall Institute USA letter for publication

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