Family & Community Festivals and Events Strategies Brainstorming by Kate Haley Goldman https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies What elements or approaches make Family & Community Festivals and Eventssuccessful? en-us 2021-05-11 18:16:02 UTC 2026-02-13 01:23:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Major impacts: HGandCo https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1514704618 - data for conservation outcomes
- meet community needs
- local support - action and $
- new audiences
- community benefits (safety, green space)
- see yourself in Audubon
- recognized as ed and cons hubs
- community science



]]> 2021-05-11 18:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1514704618 increase the donor pipeline https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519066543 2021-05-12 20:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519066543 Free opportunity for families https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519070307 2021-05-12 20:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519070307 Advertising https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519072160 2021-05-12 20:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519072160 BioBlitz https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519073680 Fun family event that introduces many experiences: participation in community science, learning from scientists in their communities, di]]> 2021-05-12 20:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519073680 Family friendly and accessible https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519074381 2021-05-12 20:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519074381 animals to see https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519074819 2021-05-12 20:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519074819 Partnerships https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519076174 Our community programming lives
 on community partnerships.]]> 2021-05-12 20:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519076174 Interests and getting something out of the program https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519076254 It fits into community interest and needs. A rain barrel workshop for example was a great way for people to get free rainwater for plants (The reason they came to the program) and then they also learn about the importance of water (audubon mission). Creating a wholistic experience where the center and the community both get a positive result. 

]]> 2021-05-12 20:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519076254 opportunities for sponsors/corporations/local small businesses to showcase themselves https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519077655 2021-05-12 20:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519077655 Advertising https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519077740 2021-05-12 20:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519077740 Live Animals https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519078633 2021-05-12 20:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519078633 Outcomes https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079136 -awareness
-participation - 
-buy native plants/books
-return for science progr
-new knolwedge 
-deeper connection
-donations
-new ambassadors/volunteers 
-creating a safe safe
-open and partner/don't do it alone
- flip:  invite comm, listen to build trust / connect and influence birders
- comm science = monitoring requires training
- gateway to the next
- stay relevant ]]> 2021-05-12 20:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079136 Advertising https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079228 2021-05-12 20:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079228 Hands-on activities and games with bird-friendly or conservation theme https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079580 2021-05-12 20:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079580 Make and take craft https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079668 2021-05-12 20:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519079668 Music https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080088 2021-05-12 20:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080088 Inter-generational attendance https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080329 offers opportunities for the entire family to enjoy]]> 2021-05-12 20:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080329 opportunity to collaborate with local community partners https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080546 2021-05-12 20:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080546 Lots of volunteers - want them to come back too https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080559 best word of mouth]]> 2021-05-12 20:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519080559 Outdoor Education https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081218 Creating future environmental stewards and connecting youth and adults to nature, while fostering excitement that will last a lifetime.

]]> 2021-05-12 20:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081218 sponsorships for it to be free https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081281 2021-05-12 20:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081281 Hiring from the community https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081848 2021-05-12 20:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519081848 Red Start Birding event - Kick off to spring migration https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519082687 2021-05-12 20:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519082687 Cultural relavant events https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519083776 2021-05-12 20:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519083776 providing physical program/flyer with information and free passes to return https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519084288 2021-05-12 20:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519084288 FREE EVENTS https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519085969 No cost events. Food provided.]]> 2021-05-12 20:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519085969 Pachanga de las Americas https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519088306 Festival that celebrates the biodiversity of the americas as well as the migration of birds and people.

]]> 2021-05-12 20:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519088306 provide market for local craftmakers https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519088545 2021-05-12 20:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519088545 partnerships are key https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519090344 2021-05-12 20:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519090344 Bilingual plant and bird walks/tours https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519090365 2021-05-12 20:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519090365 Arroyo Seco Marketplace https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519091495 Our center hosts community event that supports local economy. All nature themed.]]> 2021-05-12 20:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519091495 Events can be fundraising as the primary purpose. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519183358 2021-05-12 20:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519183358 Training for community science programs https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519187248 2021-05-12 20:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519187248 Good Parking / Restrooms https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519188356 2021-05-12 20:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519188356 set up to come back - oriented to newbies - gateway - https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519191316 2021-05-12 20:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519191316 Engaging Themes - i.e. Hummingbird Festival https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519195037 2021-05-12 20:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519195037 Weather!! Hope for the Best... Plan for the Worst... https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519197752 2021-05-12 20:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519197752 Promotion of Event and Marketing https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519203769 2021-05-12 20:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519203769 Measure economic impact of festivals and communicate to the community the value that they have. https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519225392 2021-05-12 21:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519225392 Color Key https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519231173 Red - Promotion
Purple - Event Mechanics
Yellow - Financial
Green - Multilingual
Blue - Community]]> 2021-05-12 21:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/HGandCo/Family_Comm_Strategies/wish/1519231173