https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog What elements or approaches make Adult bird-based programming successful? en-us 2021-05-11 18:19:28 UTC 2021-05-12 20:22:26 UTC hello@padlet.com HGandCo https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1514721303 2021-05-11 18:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1514721303 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519016169 The primary impacts of adult bird-focused programming is to create an experiential “spark” to inspire personal and/or collective conservation action that could also include member and donor cultivation and stewardship.

]]> 2021-05-12 19:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519016169 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519016800 Outcomes include taking personal action (including participating in community science), joining the center or Audubon, feeling safe in a community space, build community capacity for conservation action, and opening up people’s world to the joy of birds.

]]> 2021-05-12 19:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519016800 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519048028 The joy of discovery and ensuring that people are not intimidated by initial birding experiences - include language that folks that want to bird for the day or lifetime are welcome]]> 2021-05-12 19:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519048028 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519051727 Incorporating community science projects - explaining broad sweeping programs like eBird, climatewatch, BBC, etc.]]> 2021-05-12 20:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519051727 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519054836 Co-creation is an important aspect for success - finding where Audubon's mission intersects with community needs]]> 2021-05-12 20:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519054836 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519056407 Relevance and connection to the audience]]> 2021-05-12 20:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519056407 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519058276 Communicating that these programs are inclusive and open is key, again ensuring a sense of welcome-ness regardless of skill level, experience, or other aspects of diversity]]> 2021-05-12 20:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519058276 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519064154 Conservation element is included is important - storytelling, history and ecology and threats to species, and actions that are being taken. As we are building community, we are creating a norm that we are people that do things, talk about ideas, and take action]]> 2021-05-12 20:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519064154 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519067520 Part of the storytelling could include the cultural significance of specific birds to first peoples of the area/region]]> 2021-05-12 20:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519067520 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519071063 Most successful programs come from a sense of community, or it forms a sense of community as a result of the experience]]> 2021-05-12 20:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519071063 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519072718 Example of co-created program is Bird Ambassador program at Patterson Park built with the Latino/Latina community that focuses on community interests and needs which often includes community beautification and gardens]]> 2021-05-12 20:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519072718 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519084428 Examples of encouraging action include providing information on ways in which people can take personal conservation action in their purchasing decisions/lifestyle choices, or even ending an experience by circulating a sign-up sheet for advocacy opportunities; or sharing the story of the active science initiatives taking place that are shedding light on issues / threats and creating impacts in species/landscape conservation]]> 2021-05-12 20:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519084428 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519089506 It is critical for folks to have a great initial experience to inspire them to even potentially take action with us in the future; intentionally finding ways (games, etc.) to reduce the barrier of entry and intimidation factor]]> 2021-05-12 20:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519089506 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519098799  A barrier to success is making sure we really know our audience and the experience is tailored thusly - giving ownership of the program to the participants]]> 2021-05-12 20:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519098799 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519102182 Having guides/instructors or guides that are reflective of our audiences]]> 2021-05-12 20:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519102182 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519103073 Logistical ease of participation - transportation, etc.; ensuring site/locations meet the needs of our audiences]]> 2021-05-12 20:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519103073 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519105355 Be invited directly is really important as well, not just an open announcement of a program opportunity]]> 2021-05-12 20:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519105355 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519108793 Speakers of the language that your audience speaks]]> 2021-05-12 20:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519108793 https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519110188 Deconstruct the paradigm that we are there to convey our own priorities/values to our audience and retrain ourselves to remaining relevant]]> 2021-05-12 20:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Adult_Bird_Prog/wish/1519110188