tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post4406288447079191208..comments2024-01-02T00:37:03.533-06:00Comments on The Wandering Naturalist: Notes from the ABA: What do you want to talk about?Chris Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17998883745688012052noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-33456549549340600052011-03-23T14:13:10.302-05:002011-03-23T14:13:10.302-05:00This is SO critical to ensure we have dedicated bi...This is SO critical to ensure we have dedicated birders in the decades to come. We need to educate parents about the value of outdoor activity because their influence on their children is unmatched by any other adult. We gave our son his first birding guide when he was 6 and he's now a professional naturalist. Parents really are the first educators of their children, but if the parents aren't onboard, then go to the schools by all means! Most teachers are thrilled to have speakers come in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609939264352100220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-58763677121944336812011-03-10T22:00:48.663-06:002011-03-10T22:00:48.663-06:00Holy Crap! That is one long and thought out contri...Holy Crap! That is one long and thought out contribution. Good to see such dedication.one of manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198559963417444179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-45801513311484220672011-03-10T20:30:07.420-06:002011-03-10T20:30:07.420-06:00Oops!
That last comment was from me, Jeff Gordon....Oops!<br /><br />That last comment was from me, Jeff Gordon. Not "webmaster." Sorry about that, Chris.Jeff Gyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911475718198222447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-44117719981094093802011-03-10T20:11:00.604-06:002011-03-10T20:11:00.604-06:00Chris,
Yep, we're listening and we're wor...Chris,<br /><br />Yep, we're listening and we're working hard to bring some creativity and innovation back to an organization where it has at times been in short supply.<br /><br />We don't have much money, but I think we do have the support (or can have it, if we only ask, and say thank you when we get it) of the greatest community of smart, fun people out there.<br /><br />I also commented on this note on the ABA blog.<br /><br />Your ideas are much appreciated. <br /><br />Onward!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590920433641699382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-91558878052951693882011-03-10T14:48:13.243-06:002011-03-10T14:48:13.243-06:00Chip, Thanks! I would be delighted to be on an AB...Chip, Thanks! I would be delighted to be on an ABA YB advisory panel! Please keep in touch and let me know where that goes. :)Chris Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998883745688012052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-47292787254900076132011-03-10T13:39:06.261-06:002011-03-10T13:39:06.261-06:00Chris,
I want to start an ABA YB advisory panel an...Chris,<br />I want to start an ABA YB advisory panel and I want you on it! Thanks for your ideas and your passion for birding and getting more young people (elementary through college) involved. Good on ya, mate!<br /><br />Chip Clouse<br />Director of Education at ABAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719903919344550382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-68042652403030004222011-03-10T01:19:15.130-06:002011-03-10T01:19:15.130-06:00Indeed it is. :)
Thank you to you and the ABA f...Indeed it is. :) <br /><br />Thank you to you and the ABA for considering my comments. As I mentioned, I owe a lot to the ABA for helping me to get to where I am today. The least I can do in return is offer my suggestions on how to improve the awesome programs they already have. <br /><br /><br />--ChrisChris Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998883745688012052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387933310486010400.post-24628680380733719362011-03-10T01:02:34.273-06:002011-03-10T01:02:34.273-06:00Chris, you've been a big part of and strong su...Chris, you've been a big part of and strong supporter of the ABA Young Birder program. You have some good comments and observations here. Know that your critique and suggestions will be carefully considered. The ABA is a far stronger organization with an enthusiastic and active young birder constituency.<br /><br />David Hartley<br />Director of Communications<br />American Birding AssociationDavid Hartleyhttp://www.aba.orgnoreply@blogger.com