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Newsletter | February 2023
Meet Charles Young, the First Black National Park Superintendent
Charles Young’s life was defined by firsts. Young was the first Black national park superintendent, the first Black military attaché, the first Black colonel, and the highest-ranking Black person in the U.S. military until his death. Yet, it took the National Park Service 100 years to commemorate his leadership; in 2004, they named a sequoia after him in honor of his service. An esteemed military leader and conservationist, Young made history at a time when the achievements of Black Americans were often erased from the record. While progress has been made, the struggle to honor those excluded from dominant historical narratives endures. Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story of Charles Young and the leadership he demonstrated during his life. Keep reading ([link removed])
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The Unsolved Mystery of Avian Eye Color
Birds have dramatic eyes in an incredible array of hues: red, yellow, blue, pink, white. Yet, scientists know very little about the hows and whys behind the diversity of avian eye color. To better understand what we do know about bird eyes, researchers in a recent study set out to trawl through a century of research, compiling the tidbits scientists have discovered over the years into one comprehensive paper. Learn more about their findings and the mysteries that remain. Read on ([link removed])
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The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
For the second year now, the Audubon Photography Awards video category has opened up a whole new world to both entrants and our readers. We have painstakingly selected 12 of the most exceptional videos from the hundreds of stunning submissions. Watch the Top 12 Videos. ([link removed]) Feeling inspired? Audubon invites photographers and videographers to submit to the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards ([link removed]), open for entries until March 1, 2023.
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Upcoming Events
*Wildlife Gardening Workshop: Intro ([link removed])
Patterson Park Audubon Center
Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 4 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. ET
* Empathy in the Garden ([link removed])
Audubon Rockies
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. MT / 1:30 p.m. ET
* Mindful Birding and Bird Language Series ([link removed])
Audubon California
Monday, March 6, 2023 – 12:30 p.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. ET
* Youth Climate Summit 2023: A Virtual Workshop Series ([link removed])
Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary and Audubon New York
March 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th 2023 – 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET
* For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit Audubon.org/events ([link removed])
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Audubon Speaks Before the Parliament of Canada
Earlier in this month, Geoff LeBaron, Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count director, testified before the Parliament of Canada’s Committee on Science and Research. Geoff attested to the importance of community science programs, like Audubon’s CBC, to our understanding of the status and trends of birds in North America. Read or listen to Geoff’s testimony ([link removed])
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Protect Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
A pending land swap would allow the construction of an 11-mile road through the heart of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, undermining public land laws and putting vital habitat and wetlands at risk of long-term degradation. Please tell the Department of the Interior to protect the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and the people, wildlife, and birds that depend on it. Take action ([link removed])
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Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month
February is one of the toughest months for birds to survive—but you can help. Create a haven for the birds you love with Audubon's collection of bird feeders, houses, bird baths, and accessories, reviewed by our science team and field-tested for quality assurance. Available at national retailers such as True Value, Ace Hardware, and Lowe's. Learn more ([link removed])
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