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Climate Change Ambassador Training

Making a real difference for birds and our changing climate is easy!

Saturday, September 23, 1-4pm at Elm Park U.M. Church, Oneonta

Co-Hosted by Audubon New York and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society

For more information contact:
Audubon New York, Troy, NY; Kelly Knutson, New York Field Organizer; kknutson@audubon.org  (518) 869-9731.
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, Oneonta, NY; Susan O’Handley, Publicity Chairperson; info@doas.us; (607) 643-5680;

[Oneonta, NY- REGIONAL]  On Saturday, September 23, Audubon New York and Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will co-host a special Climate Change Ambassador Training workshop from 1-4pm at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street in Oneonta, New York.  This three hour training session is open to anyone who is passionate about the health and resiliency of their community and want to turn their values into action.  The focus of the training is to give a committed group of people the tools to advocate for climate change policies, laws and practices that make the world sustainable for birds and people alike.  No experience or expertise is required – all are welcome.  

The training will include tips for  having productive conversations on climate change, how to speak to representatives, and identifying stakeholders.  It will also include discussions on changes we can make in our own homes, our backyards, and in our community.  

Participants will learn why organizing matters, how to start a campaign, and concrete steps we can take today to be a voice for birds.

The program is free to attend but we do encourage pre-registration.  To register, contact Susan O’Handley, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society at info@doas.us or Kelly Knutson, Audubon, NY at kknutson@audubon.org or register at the Facebook Event Page, located online at https://www.facebook.com/events/1421307854617046. Light refreshments will be provided.

DOAS 2017-18 Programs are made possible by the generous support of our members, friends, donors and sponsors including Rod Spangle Antique Clock Repair,  located in Unadilla, NY.  Support those who support DOAS.

 

 

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Why Birds Matter...

Birds are important because of the role they play in the natural world as pollinators and seed disbursers, assisting with the balance of nature by eating insects. They also clean up things that would go unattended otherwise. Birds are important TO ME because of the kinship that I feel with another living species, and the joy that they bring to me year around. Encountering spring migrants feels brand new every time! I feel responsibility for their well-being and take care not to disturb their nesting with unnecessary sounds, disturbance or habitat destruction. I respect the incredible work they do to bring about future generations.
Becky Gretton
Becky GrettonDOAS Co-President
Birds have always been an early warning system for our environment–the “canary in the coal mine.” It was the decline in bird species high on the food chain that tipped us off to the dangers of DDT and other chemicals. More recently, high altitude and high latitude birds are demonstrating the first definitive effects of global change. If science had been more advanced in the 1800s, the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon could have served as a warning about habitat destruction. This not just about protecting the birds–although that is a worthy goal–but all of these threats will ultimately reach the human race.
Andy Mason
Andy MasonDOAS Co-President
In addition to being indicators for environmental health, birds matter because they allow people all over the world to enjoy and appreciate nature. Caring about birds often leads to caring about their habitats and creates a stewardship ethic to protect our natural resources. Birds connect communities.
Susan O'Handley
Susan O'HandleyDOAS Co-President
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