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Conservation Reading Group: We Will Be Jaguars

Conservation Reading Group: We Will Be Jaguars

For our late Summer Conservation Reading Group selection, we are focusing on We Will Be Jaguars, the astonishing memoir by internationally acclaimed Indigenous Activist Nemonte Nenquimo. Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, one of the last to be...
Celebrating One Year Downtown

Celebrating One Year Downtown

Birds Connect Seattle staff members during our 2025 summer move One year ago this month, Birds Connect Seattle opened the doors to our new home in the heart of downtown Seattle. In the year since, our new “nest” has become a hub for connection, hosting open houses,...
Birding Across Generations: Andrew’s Story

Birding Across Generations: Andrew’s Story

Andrew Larsen and family birding for Global Big Day I was recently playing with my four-year-old nephew when he looked at me and asked, “Do you want to hear my bird list?” I listened intently as his sweet, lilting voice spilled over with wonder. One by one, he proudly...
Volunteer Spotlight: mari lopez gonzalez

Volunteer Spotlight: mari lopez gonzalez

Photo courtesy of mari lopez gonzales This month, we chatted with mari lopez gonzalez, a newer member of our volunteer community who is already making a huge impact. mari currently sits on our board of directors and is leading the efforts of the reactivated Equity and...
Linking Global Flyways: Tourism’s Role in Conservation

Linking Global Flyways: Tourism’s Role in Conservation

A customer shops for bird-themed gifts  in our retail space. This article was originally published in an abreviated version in the Summer 2026 issue of EarthCare Northwest, our quarterly member newsletter. Become a member today and receive our next issue.  by Claire...