Freedom Birders seeks allies who BIRD. practice flexibility and open-mindedness; embody an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions Beginner Minded our values represent our actions empower people, work for equitable practices, and racial justice Inclusive recognize how we got here and the interconnectedness between people, land, and nature Recognizers act intentionally to cultivate…
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Future of Birding
My background in watching birds started as a job when I was an environmental educator, now it’s how I identify myself in the environmental movement. I want more people to know that birding is a vessel – not just for a connection to nature – but as a connection to the environmental movement itself. After…
Jeffrey’s Story
Before I can tell you about Central Park, you need to know who I believed I was both in life and as a birder. My birding practice was guided by two inherent beliefs: 1) I assumed that I needed an expert to act as my guide through nature, and 2) for the majority of my…