More than 1000 copies of the curriculum have been distributed to teachers around the state, providing a new tool to promote birds and educate our youth on bird issues. The latest poster by the Wild Resource Conservation Fund focuses on Watch List birds of Pennsylvania. Many of these projects can use volunteers. Partner Preview is a new column in Waterways for Wildlife that gives readers a brief look into the diverse organizations working to enhance and protect the Pittsburgh region s natural assets. The column is intended to raise awareness of various groups activities and contributions to stimulate collaboration and open communication.
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From preventing window collisions to planting for songsters, individuals can do their share to protect migratory songbirds, many of which are declining at an alarming rate. One way to achieve this is to increase public awareness of the factors that may contribute to population declines and ways to counter them. Therefore, the Backyard Conservation Workshop taught basic conservation practices adapted for the backyard, with a special focus on protecting migratory birds. Experts from various organizations shared their unique tips with enthusiasm, leaving the audience ready for action, while the children participated in a separate avian activity. Thelma Redick Wodzinski, Master Gardener, discussed planting for birds using native species.