The Bird Education Network (BEN) was created
following the February 2007 National Gathering, hosted by CEE. BEN is a CEE
initiative that seeks to creat a network of bird education professionals.
Bird educators must "present a case for
birds" - stressing the importance of birds, bird-connections to a broader
natural world, and our roles through birds as stewards of our planet. Ultimately,
BEN seeks to connect bird educators at all levels to be more effective.
A BEN Committee has been
established to provide advice and guidance for this important initiative, to
advance "bird conservation through education."
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 BEN LOOKING FOR YOUR SUCCESS STORIES
The Bird Education Network wants to highlight your best efforts! Take a minute
to share your effective bird education activities that have resulted in direct
conservation action. By documenting our cumulative impact on bird conservation,
our broad network can demonstrate the true value of our collective bird
education endeavors.
With enough collected "success stories" we can
distribute a selection of case studies at the National
Gathering in February in Georgia.
A simple form can be used to submit
your showcase activities. To access the online form CLICK HERE.
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NYC: NINTH URBAN
TREATY INCLUDES BIRD
EDUCATION
In mid-October, New York City became the
ninth city in the country to sign an
Urban
Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds. The
Treaty, a partnership among
The U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service, New York City Parks
and Recreation,
Audubon New York, and New
York City Audubon, is a commitment to
restore,
conserve, and protect valuable bird
habitat within New York City's urban environment and to develop an informed public through education and training
programs.
Backed by a $65,000 challenge grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,
the Urban Conservation Treaty will support initiatives throughout New York City.
Partnering organizations will match the grant money with funding and "in-kind"
contributions of goods and services, with a total contribution of more than
$450,000. The partners will work together to improve New York City's bird
habitat by increasing stewardship, providing restoration of key areas, and
ensuring proper monitoring in all New York City natural areas, including the
City's Important Bird Areas (IBAs), Forever Wild sites, and other critical
habitats.
Perhaps most significantly for us, the partners will also work with New York
City to heighten public awareness of birds and the importance of open space to
bird conservation through public programs and events, including education
programs for school children and citizen scientists.
The Urban
Conservation Treaty Program started in 1999. Current treaty cities are New
Orleans, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Portland (OR), St. Louis, Nashville,
and Anchorage.
Find more details by CLICKING HERE.
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MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP
AND HOLDER AVAILABLE
BEN has joined the effort to promote the
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation
Stamp (a.k.a. "Duck Stamp") to a growing
band of bird enthusiasts. The stamp is
available from BEN in an attractive holder
shown here. You can proudly display
your Migratory Bird Stamp on your binoculars, backpack, or
zipper-pull.
Proceeds for the stamp, of course, go to support bird
habitat acquisition in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Like a number
of bird organizations around the country joining this effort, BEN is selling the
$15 stamp for $17. The extra cost will go to cover the plastic holder, postage, and handling.
Make your check out to the Council for Environmental Education, and send it -
and your full mailing address - to CEE, Migratory Bird Stamp Effort, 5555
Morningside Drive, Suite 212, Houston, TX 77005.
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