A Collaboration Between Anna & Black Valve Media
Anna Goes Outside is a collaborative nature education project between Anna — a wildlife specialist and conservation educator — and Black Valve Media, a Cleveland-based video production company passionate about storytelling and connecting people to the world around them.
Together, we create wildlife, nature, and educational videos that inspire curiosity, encourage people to spend more time outdoors, and highlight the beauty and importance of the natural world.
About the Collaboration
When Anna approached us with her vision for Anna Goes Outside, we immediately saw how her expertise in wildlife education and our passion for visual storytelling could combine to make something truly special.
We work closely with Anna to film, edit, and share each story — from intimate backyard bird moments to larger outdoor adventures. Our shared goal is to make nature accessible and engaging for everyone, no matter where they live.
Through cinematic filming, careful editing, and a focus on authenticity, each video blends Anna’s educational insight with Black Valve’s production style — creating content that’s both informative and emotionally resonant.
Our Content
The Anna Goes Outside videos explore everything from backyard bird behavior and animal identification to larger wildlife education pieces filmed at parks and preserves around Ohio and beyond.
We’ve filmed at beautiful locations including:
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area during The Biggest Week in Birding
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
And right in Anna’s own backyard, where our cameras often capture blue jays, robins, mourning doves, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, and deer — offering peaceful and educational glimpses into the everyday wildlife that surrounds us all.
Growth, Reach, & Impact
Since launching, Anna Goes Outside has reached millions of people across social media, building a passionate and positive community of nature lovers and educators.
Multiple videos have reached over 1 million views on TikTok and Instagram
Our “Blue Jay Mimicking a Red-Tailed Hawk” clip was featured on Daily Dose of Internet, bringing worldwide attention to the series
We’ve partnered with Kingsyard Bird Feeders, producing videos that feature their sustainable feeder products in action — many of which double as relaxing “Cat TV” videos
Our long-form bird feeder videos and wildlife education shorts continue to grow on YouTube, reaching new audiences every day
