The Piping Plover, an endangered shorebird native to New York City, has a global population of only 6,000-8,000. Each summer, these birds migrate from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York Harbor, with approximately 100 plovers nesting on Rockaway beaches. The NYC Plover Project works to protect plovers and educate the public about conservation and the effects of habitat disruption. NPF is a proud supporter of the NYC Plover Project’s Rockaways Education Initiative. In partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area, local schools, and community organizations, they engage high school students in field science studies that empower them to develop science-based solutions to ecological problems, advocate for endangered species, and gain exposure to career paths in STEM. 📸: National Park Service
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🌱 Elevating Conservation Awareness: Empowering Adults for a Sustainable Future at Butterfly Pavilion 🌏 In our pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, it's crucial to recognize that education knows no age limits. While inspiring the next generation is essential, we at Butterfly Pavilion believe in equally focusing on enlightening adults about conservation. 🔍 Why Adults Matter: 1️⃣ Lifelong Impact: Education transforms perspectives at any age. Our adult programming at Butterfly Pavilion aims to empower individuals, providing them with the knowledge to become catalysts for change within their communities, workplaces, and families. 2️⃣ Decision-Makers: Adults often hold key decision-making roles in businesses and communities. Through our programs, we influence policies and practices on a larger scale, fostering a commitment to sustainable practices. 3️⃣ Ripple Effect: Educated adults, nurtured by our initiatives, serve as role models, sparking a ripple effect. As they adopt sustainable practices, their influence permeates through networks, inspiring others to follow suit. 🔄 Bridging the Generational Gap: 1️⃣ Shared Responsibility: Conservation is a shared responsibility that spans generations. Our adult programming creates a collaborative environment where all age groups actively contribute to a sustainable world. 2️⃣ Mentorship Opportunities: Adults, guided by our programs, can mentor and guide younger individuals, passing on valuable insights and nurturing a culture of environmental stewardship. 3️⃣ Real-world Application: Our adult education initiatives empower individuals to apply conservation principles directly in their daily lives, from energy-saving practices at home to eco-friendly choices in the workplace. 🌐 Butterfly Pavilion's Commitment: At Butterfly Pavilion, we're proud to make adult conservation education a cornerstone of our mission. Join us in this crucial endeavor to ensure that every generation is equipped to contribute meaningfully to the global conservation effort. 💬 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on the importance of adult education in conservation and explore Butterfly Pavilion's adult programming. Together, we can build a sustainable future for all. https://lnkd.in/g9PhGnyV #ConservationEducation #Sustainability #EnvironmentalResponsibility 🌍✨
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Queer ecology is an expanding emerging framework used for multi species liberation. While I prepare to pitch to publishers this fall, my early iterations of my book proposals were cut out and deleted due to wanting to frame the book a certain way. But that didn’t stop me from repurposing early version of drafts to weave in my story. When we think of queerness we may think of representation and rainbows, but the truth is that queerness is an expansionary culture that allows us to revision what safety, care, and designing systems can look like for the longevity of all species from humans, animals, and non human organisms. My introduction to environmentalism came from the early days of living in poverty and assisting my father as a teenager on weekends with multiple landscaping jobs he had in the Los Angeles region. I recognized that my queerness that stemmed from brutal isolation was found through different species that I can connect with but also know that there was a way to continue expanding my roots of liberation. Full article is on my website below ⬇️ hope you enjoy some of the pieces. https://lnkd.in/g6NphrE2 #queercommunity #queer #sustainability #climatecrisis #climatechange
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I have a new paper out in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (ARNOVA)! Nonprofits are vital to the implementation of social policy, and their location can determine service access and the allocation of auxiliary benefits, such as civic infrastructure which can enhance collective efficacy. In this paper, I conceptualize ecological processes at the local level and in the context of neoliberal developmental regimes. I build constituent legitimacy from the process of cognitive legitimation, and consider nonprofit founding rates over space and time in small areas (neighborhoods) over 7 years in one Northeast Ohio county. I implement a GMRF to handle spatial and temporal variation which result from the communication patterns underlying constituent legitimacy. I find that the density dependence hypothesis is broadly supported among smaller areas, however, I argue the estimated function shows that competition is diffused throughout the region, while legitimacy is a local phenomenon. I also find founding rates are lower in areas with higher levels of economic disadvantage and higher shares of Hispanic or Latino residents, which I suggest result from market-oriented developmental regimes. My thanks to the editors and reviewers for their helpful comments and support of the work!
Now Online First in #NVSQ! Spatial Patterns of #Nonprofit Founding: Toward a Local Ecology - Duncan Mayer, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/er8NVtwv
Spatial Patterns of Nonprofit Founding: Toward a Local Ecology - Duncan J. Mayer, 2024
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🌳 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗔 🌳 🌱 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: We engage in ecological restoration by evolving strategies for change as a community, and getting our hands in the soil and water together. (Improving land resilience, creek and soil structure, water retention, and enhancing the establishment of native trees.) 🐂 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Holistic grazing management with 20 Watusi cows will enable forest succession and fire mitigation. These fauna play a major role in our fire ecology plan, turning fire fuel into food. 🌾 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: A community garden will support a holistic educational experience, local schoolchildren study environmental lessons in a hands-on environment on the land, the land becomes a learning classroom structure. We are in this together! Learn more about educational opportunities at https://teravana.com/ 🦋
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The Family Ecology Assessment: Enhancing Family Centered Service Delivery in PBS with Families. Yesterday I attended an international session on the above topic, delivered by Joe Lucyshyn, hosted by Home and Community PBS. What brilliant learning opportunity where we were introduced to: A supplemental interview with family members during a process of functional assessment and positive behavior support development that is designed to contribute to several important outcomes. These include: (a) establishing a collaborative partnership that emphasizes family strengths; (b) assisting family members in selecting and envisioning valued family routines for intervention and support; and (c) generating information relevant to the design of a contextually appropriate behavior support plan. #workingtogether #pbs #neverstoplearning
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Big news! 🏆💰 NACD's 2024 poster contest added 2 new categories this year w/ cash prizes, inspired by a brilliant 2023 poster contest student entry from Michigan's own Tuscola Conservation District (see image)! New 2024 NACD Poster Contest Categories: ⭐ “Braille Poster Contest” = for blind & low-vision students ⭐ "Additional Assist Poster Contest" = for students who may benefit from assistance in completing their posters. MACD is ALL about supporting creative initiatives, advocating for conservation efforts + education in Michigan, & celebrating inclusivity in all its beautiful forms. 🌈🎨 What a wonderful new way to explore them all at once! ⭐ NACD's annual Stewardship Week Poster Contest is open to grades K-12, including public, private & homeschool students. Submissions accepted from 2/20/24 to 12/1/24. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gPagEGgN 🌳 #MayTheForestBeWithYouAlways 🌲 #rootedinconservation Image description: This is a photo of last year’s poster entry that inspired our new Braille poster category. The poster depicts the water cycle. It is designed with tactile elements like textured gray clouds, snow-covered mountains, blue, wavy lakes, and green trees that create a landscape scene. Braille lettering accompanies the poster’s title, “Water Cycle,” and each element of water’s journey: Condensation/clouds, Precipitation/rain, runoff from land, groundwater, Evaporation from bodies of water, respiration/plants, and back up to the clouds. Raised arrows indicate the continuous movement of the water through this cycle.
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History, ecology, and the American landscape. You will learn so much from this conversation between Mt. Holyoke professor Lauret Savoy and Tiya Miles of Harvard University. A great story and resource to share with students and others in your orbit. #ecology #history #landscape #education
Orion Magazine - Way Finders and Wild Women
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#MusselMonday Today our passion for bivalves takes us to the Big Apple 🍎, where the Billion Oyster Project is restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor hand in hand with NYC communities. 🌊 Shellfish reef restoration, a powerful climate adaptation measure, is making waves worldwide. Once the oyster capital of the world, NCY saw its oyster reefs vanish after a century of over-harvesting and pollution. The Billion Oyster Project aims to reintroduce 100 million oysters per year in the harbor, achieving one billion by 2035 🚀. 🔑 A pivotal aspect? Community involvement 🤝 Engaging students from 100 schools, dedicated volunteers, and collaborative partners, the project not only restores reefs but also nurtures environmental connections, shaping the next generation of marine ecosystem stewards. Why oysters❓ - Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species. - As filter feeders, these “ecosystem engineers” clarify water and eliminate excess nutrients. - Oysters play a role in carbon sequestration. - Acting as a natural storm barrier, oyster reefs help safeguard the city from storm damage, softening the impact of large waves, minimising flooding, and preventing erosion alongside shorelines. 📊 Impressive numbers Since 2014, with the support of students, volunteers, and partners, the project has restored 122 million live oysters and 2 million shells collected engaging with more than 11.000 NYC students. ➡ Explore their amazing efforts on their website: https://lnkd.in/gb_FAmih 💬 Know of more bivalve initiatives? Share them with our community by commenting on this post. 🌍💙
Restoring oyster reefs to NY Harbor through public education initiatives — Billion Oyster Project
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How can educators bring youth and community together to take collective action for the environment? The Resilient Schools and Communities Replication Toolkit from the National Wildlife Federation equips educators with a solutions-focused curriculum that instills hope for the future. Learn more about the toolkit and the partners involved in bringing it to life: https://lnkd.in/gW-t53v7 #ee360plus #EnvironmentalEducation #EcoSchools
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