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A Focus on Diversity: Changing the Face of American Birding Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX November 4 - 6, 2013 Conference Programs and Presenters (Subject to revision) |
Presentations to include: The Future of Birding and Bird Conservation in America Presenters will discuss the current demographics of the birding community, examine the implications this holds for bird conservation and the birding community, and general impressions for moving into a sustainable future for American birding. panelists: Drew Lanham, Kenn Kaufman, Mary Gustafson Considerations for Reaching Non-Traditional Birding Audiences What social, environmental, historical, and cultural factors impact people's decisions to participate in birding and outdoor recreation activities? These issues will be discussed by our panel based on their own experiences then explored further in a dynamic discussion between panelists and audience. panelists: Doug Gray, Paul Baicich, Roy Rodriguez Learning from Effective Diversity Initiatives There are outstanding examples of outreach to new audiences in the birding community. Several innovative, successful, and even promising approaches will be shared by those who've led on-the-ground efforts to bring birding to new audiences. panelists: Marisa Oliva, Brad Rumble, Dudley Edmondson Field Experiences and Diversity in Birding Workshops With the spectacular birds and habitats of several World Birding Center sites, conference presenters and facilitators will help participants develop "Diversity in Birding" action plans. Anticipated topics include: "Using Urban Parks to Engage New Audiences" "Utilizing the NWRS to Engage New Audiences" "Engaging Latino Audiences in Birding Outings" "Bird Festivals/Commnuity Events as Gateway to Nature" "Soaring 2 Success: Birds as a Tool for Academic Achievement" |
This Focus on Diversity Conference is being made possible through the support of... American Birding Association Black Swamp Bird Observatory Clemson University Cornell Lab of Ornithology Eagle Optics Friends of Laguna Atascosa NWR Flying WIld Mark Garland The Doug and Leshon Gray Conservation Initiative Great Birding Projects Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Kaufman Field Guides Leica Sport Optics Maryland Coastal Bays Program McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau National Audubon Society Opticron Rockjumper Birding Tours Wendy Paulson Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Wild Bird Centers of America Wild Birds Unlimited Carl Zeiss Sport Optics Sponsorship opportunities are still available! |