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KCD made a kid-friendly soil testing video to get the whole family outside dancing and digging in the dirt!
CHOMP! – King County’s Local Food & Sustainable Living Festival
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It’s FREE! Join us August 15th at King County’s Marymoor Park for a day of local food, live music, green living workshops and activities for the whole family.Seward Park Audubon CenterIt's Time To Make A Splash
Did you know that a birdbath can attract many species of birds during our summer dry periods? When we have stretches of dry weather, you can support the birds of your area by keeping a well-maintained birdbath in your yard. To keep your birdbath fresh, just rinse and scrub it with nine parts water, one part vinegar. Skip the synthetic soaps and cleansers; they can strip the essential oils off of bird feathers and make sure to refill the water every other day to keep it from bugging up.
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LOW-TIDE ALERT! You can see some amazing beach animals this weekend and practicing these tips helps them stay safe, too!
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Many administrators and counselors are recognizing the need to open up the school year with a lot of trauma-informed practices and see outdoor classrooms supporting that. They can also provide equitable access for students who do not live near parks.
"It's definitely something that's been overlooked. I think the important thing for educators to really think through is that we're in a paradigm shift. And that paradigm shift needs to go beyond just the health concerns of a virus and think about the broader health concerns of humans and the planet." Because we are not just dealing with one crisis. We are dealing with two crises: one is the climate crisis and the other is COVID-19" said Andra Yeghoian, an environmental literacy and sustainability coordinator in California.
Outdoor Classrooms in the Age of COVID-19: Pros and Cons
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As districts rethink their learning spaces for a COVID-19 world, a California group is encouraging districts to take some of those lessons outside.NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has live events tailored for students, and run through Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants, to connect viewers with national marine sanctuary experts in research, education, and exploration in real time. In the July 10th interaction game, students will play the role of scientist who collects and analyzes fish scales left over from predation events from Southern Resident killer whales: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/live/watch.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery
Live Interactions | Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
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CONGRATULATIONS to all Highline Public Schools grads!!! Many of us couldn't join you, but were there with you in spirit. Watch their unique celebrations throughout the district and cheer them on their new path!
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It was not the graduation celebration the Class of 2020 always thought it would have. There was no big stage to walk across, no bleachers packed with cheering family and friends, no hugs or high-fives shared between graduates.
But even without the typical pomp and circumstance, the heart of the celebration remained. Graduates stood tall with confidence as they received their diplomas. Families cheered from their cars, waving signs, honking horns and crying with excitement. Teachers and staff burst with pride as they waved goodbye to graduates one final time.
The Class of 2020 is unique and united, tested by a global health crisis, built with resilience, passion, strength and hope. It's what led them to this milestone and what will continue to lead them into their future.
Congratulations, graduates. We couldn't more proud to know that you are our future.
To see a roundup of graduation event photos, senior portraits and livestream videos, head to our website: bit.ly/2CmOzPV 🎓
To round off Black Birders Week, #BlackWomenWhoBird are taking the spotlight to make their presence known. “The visibility of Black women who bird is really not out there. We don’t really see representation of ourselves in this activity, so I think it’s really important for us to highlight that women are out here birding,” says co-organizer Deja Perkins.
‘Black Women Who Bird’ Take the Spotlight to Make Their Presence Known
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As part of Black Birders Week, women are sharing their love of the outdoors and the challenges they face in them.National Audubon Society
Check out Session 2 of Birding While Black, a candid conversation with young Black birdwatchers to hear their stories of discovering birds and their unique experiences of birding while Black in America. Featuring Sheridan Alford, Brianna Amingwa, Danielle Belleny, Deja Perkins, Jason Ward, and special guest Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Moderated by Tykee James and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman.
National Audubon Society
Tune in now for Session 2 of Birding While Black, a candid conversation with young Black birdwatchers to hear their stories of discovering birds and their unique experiences of birding while Black in America. Featuring Sheridan Alford, Brianna Amingwa, Danielle Belleny, Deja Perkins, Jason Ward, and special guest Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Moderated by Tykee James and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman.
Listen in to #BirdingWhileBlack to hear the experiences of young black birdwatchers during #BlackBirdersWeek. Featuring Kassandra Ford, Corina Newsome, Alex Troutman, Jeffrey Ward, and special guest Christian Cooper. Moderated by Tykee James and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman.
National Audubon Society
Tune in now for Session 1 of Birding While Black, a candid conversation with young Black birdwatchers to hear their stories of discovering birds and their unique experiences of birding while Black in America. Featuring Kassandra Ford, Corina Newsome, Alex Troutman, Jeffrey Ward, and special guest Christian Cooper. Moderated by Tykee James and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman.