Project Participants
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PARTNERS
Colorado State University National Park Service Point Reyes Bird Observatory New Jersey Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Barr Lake State Park
ADVISORY COUNCIL Wendy Hanophy Consultant Edwin Juarez Arizona Game & Fish Department Kim Ramirez Audubon Fellow Michael Rizo USDA Forest Service Greg Stevens American Association of Museums Fernando Villaba National Park Service
STUDY SITES Bandelier National Monument New Mexico Golden Gate Nat'l Recreation Area/Point Reyes Nat'l Seashore California Fire Island National Seashore New York North Cascades National Park Washington New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route New Jersey Barr Lake State Park Colorado
CONTROL SITES Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Colorado Big Thicket National Preserve Texas Big Cypress National Preserve Florida
CO-Principal Investigator Carol Beidleman National Park Service, Park Flight Migratory Bird Program
INTERN LIAISON Mariamar Gutiļæ½rrez
PROJECT CONSULTANTS Brett Bruyere Marcella Wells
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Environment for the Americas' newest project is a 3-year study examining the barriers to participation in natural science programs by Latino/Hispanic audiences. Using International Migratory Bird Day as the focus of the study, we are conducting community surveys at 6 sites across the U.S., monitoring attendance at IMBD events, and developing tools to help educators improve their outreach to this audience. Thank you for your interest in our work!
Sincerely,
Susan Bonfield Environment for the Americas
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Interns Begin Community Surveys
New Jersey, New York, and Colorado begin studies
two eggs, mix the sugar and pour it into the bowl Miguel... and yes of course I would like to attend to a nature educational program" the main baker answer me...the whole census was like that, an instruction of how to bake and the answer of the survey... from the journal of Pablo Lobera, an intern from Mexico (at left), interviewing Latinos at a restaurant in NJ
Conducting community surveys is no easy task, but the NPS Park Flight Migratory Bird Program international interns have tackled the job with perserverance, enthusiasm, and tenacity. Surveys have been conducted in Cape May, NJ and are underway near parks in Patchogue, New York and Brighton, Colorado. The questions on these surveys are designed to provide us with information about Latino communities, their interest in the natural sciences, the factors that influence decisions about their participation in public programs and events, and the heritage, language skills, education level, and economic status of respondents. Surveys will begin soon near parks in Washington, California, and New Mexico.
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Advisory Council Meets
Project Review Conducted
According to at least two Advisory Council members, the June meeting was one of the best they had ever attended. In a single day, members reviewed the project goals and objectives, methodology, and surveys. Presentations were provided on all aspects of the study, including site selection, survey questions and terminology, and project evaluation. Also present at the meeting were project consultants, investigators, the intern liaison, and a study site representative. By day's end, participants were satisfied with the project's design. Regular involvement by all, however, will be important to the project's success.
featured left to right: Edwin Juarez, Brett Bruyere, Fernando Villalba, Marcella Wells, Kacie Ehrenberger, Kim Ramirez, Mariamar Gutierrez, Mike Rizo, Carol Beidleman, and Susan Bonfield.
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Calendar of Events
August 2009: Community surveys underway in Brighton, CO and Patchogue, NJ
September 2009: Community surveys begin in Leavenworth, WA
September 12 2009: Participation survey at Barr Lake State Park, CO
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About Environment for the Americas
Environment for the Americas, home of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD),
is a non-profit organization working to increase awareness of birds and
their conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere. We provide the
framework and education materials for bird festivals and events, host a
directory of bird education resources, offer bird workshops for
educators, and motivate people of all ages to get outdoors to learn
about birds. Find out more at www.birdday.org.
Environment for the Americas Home of International Migratory Bird Day
2840 Iliff Street
Boulder, Colorado 80305
866.334.3330
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