EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2023 | Annual Impact Report

Warm winter greetings, bird advocates—

Our 2022-2023 fiscal year was certainly one for the history books, not just in the story of Birds Connect Seattle, but of chapters all around the country who have since joined the movement to grow more inclusive bird conservation organizations. You, our members, led the way, and I couldn’t be prouder.

In keeping with the theme that “birds connect,” we’re trying something new for this annual report. On the one hand, these kinds of documents can be impressive catalogs of an organization’s yearly accomplishments. On the other, they can be so focused on the “what” that you might forget about the “why” behind all the work.

Birds are the central thread weaving together all of our programs and activities. They inspire us and remind us of the interconnectedness of all life. That’s why we decided to tell the story of our year through birds as metaphors for our mission in action. In this issue, you’ll read about how our staff, volunteers, and members connected people to birds in the spirit of 1) change, 2) community, 3) joy, 4) urban conservation, 5) activism, and 6) leadership. This work takes many forms, in education programs, community science projects, and conservation action in our local community. Thank you for your partnership in bringing it all to life.