. |
|
Bringing the joy AND BENEFITS of birding to our youth - to promote their healthy development and bird conservation. |
Fledging Birders Institute P.O. Box 1774 Bellmawr, NJ 08099 logo developed by aclogodesign@aol.com Osprey, Northern Cardinal, and Great Blue Heron images courtesy of www.scottelowitzphotography.com |
Focus on Diversity: Changing the Face of American Birding March 25, 2017 Patuxent Research Refuge Laurel, MD Conference Programs and Presenters (Subject to revision) |
Anticipated presentations to include: Fostering Mutual Respect and Inclusion in the Birding Community What are some of the general considerations with regards to 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: to be announced Learning from Successful 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: to be announced Effective Strategies Round Robin 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: to be announced Diversity in Birding Workshops Focus on Diversity conference presenters and facilitators will help participants develop their own "Diversity in Birding" action plans to be implemented in the immediate future. |
Each of the three Focus on Diversity Conferences have been made possible through the support of... GENEROUS SPONSORS and WONDERFUL PARTNERS. If interested in joining the FOD Family please contact us via email |