by Elizabeth Cameron With Covid-19 restrictions and precautions, many of us have felt (safely) stuck within the walls of our homes for the last long while. For teens, everything from school, to clubs, sports, and friendships have been maintained virtually. Finally,...
On November 14, 2021, 68 Seattle Audubon volunteer leaders and staff gathered for the first offering of Hoot Camp. Conversation was sharp and insightful, facilitators encouraged attendee participation, and it was a thought-provoking first iteration of what will be an...
In August 2021, journalist Adilia Watson traveled from Seattle to Greensboro, Alabama to attend the inaugural Black Belt Birding Festival. The festival is part of Alabama Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Initiative that works to bring the economic and environmental...
5 BENEFITS OF ART INTEGRATION “I LOVE art, mommy. I’m an artist.” —Eddy, Age 6 For many children (and adults), expression through art form is something that comes intuitively. Children, by nature, are curious, and art is a way in which many explore the natural...
Those of us who enjoy spending time in nature often believe that outdoor experiences benefit our physical and mental health, support our social lives, and promote a commitment to the protection of nature. Science backs this up: a substantial body of research supports...
by Hanae Bettencourt, Associate Education Manager Climate change. Habitat loss and degradation. Endangered species. Global pandemic. It’s quite easy these days to find an environmental catastrophe to be worried about. It is also easy to look to today’s youth and...
