Eliza Cava
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Posted April 4, 2023
Seasonal Environmental Outreach Specialist – Nature Forward
Position Description: Nature Forward’s Conservation Program seeks 1-3 Seasonal Environmental Outreach Specialists to support our outreach projects around the Washington, DC region. A typical week might include joining a virtual planning meeting for an event the following month, stopping by our Woodend Nature Sanctuary headquarters in Chevy Chase to pick up event supplies, updating the…
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Posted March 8, 2023
RFP for a Watershed Report Card Contract Project Manager – Nature Forward
Nature Forward will be contracting a project manager for a medium-long term project (total duration depends on grant funding) to execute on a watershed report card called The State of the Streams. The focus is on several streams in the DC region. The methodology already exists. We are looking for a PM to facilitate our…
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Posted November 7, 2022
Thursday, 11/17/2022: November Conservation Cafe: Learn All About Land Acknowledgements
Thursday November 17, 7-8:30 pm Dear Friend, Have you encountered a land acknowledgment before? Where a speaker or group leader recognizes the ongoing relationship between Indigenous people and the land on which a group takes place? Have you wanted to learn more? Join Rico Newman, Elder of the Choptico Band of Piscataway Conoy, as he…
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Posted October 31, 2022
Thursday, 11/03/2022: Conservation & Environmental Advocacy 101
I know you are passionate about protecting nature and fighting environmental injustice. At Nature Forward, we know that advocacy works. As Margaret Mead famously said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Now, I’d like to invite you to learn…
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Posted March 10, 2022
Tickets still available for Naturally Latinos Conference – register this week for a 35% off discount!
Please share broadly, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we are able to make 35% discount coupons available! Otro mundo es posible/Another world is possible. Don’t miss our 4th Naturally Latinos Conference happening March 22-26. Click for details! Use code PLANCOM35 for a 35% discount. Student tickets and scholarships available too! Calling all Hispanic Environmentalists and Allies! Join…
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Posted February 18, 2022
Saturday, March 26, 2022: Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos. Únase a nosotros…
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Posted February 18, 2022
Friday, March 25, 2022: Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos. Únase a…
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Posted February 18, 2022
Thursday, March 24, 2022: Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos. Únase a…
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Posted February 18, 2022
Wednesday, March 23, 2022: Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos. Únase a…
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Posted February 18, 2022
Tuesday, 03/22/2022: Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions, panels, film screening, music and dance. We look forward to gathering to re-connect, re-envision, re-commit, and re-vitalize our joy and hope for the future, juntos. Únase a…
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Posted September 17, 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021: How to Read Your Stream – Habitat Assessment Class
Learn from the experts at Audubon Naturalist Society: study stream science in our introductory classes, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself!How to Read Your Stream* Wednesday, September 22 (7:00 – 9:30 pm) Virtual via Zoom Learn about the influence of land uses on streams, stream character and dynamics, bank…
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Posted September 17, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021: How to Monitor Water Quality (Benthics): Field Workshop (Ten Mile Creek, Boyds, MD)
Learn from the experts at Audubon Naturalist Society: study stream science in our introductory classes, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself!How to Monitor: Field Workshop* Sunday, September 26 (1:30 – 4:00 pm) Ten Mile Creek, Boyds, MD We will visit a healthy stream to practice monitoring techniques and to collect…
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Posted September 1, 2021
Thursday, October 14, 2021: Naturally Latinos Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable: Caring for Community Through Crisis
Caring for Community through Crisis: Latinx communities responses to climate change, covid, and more. Thursday, October 14, 7-8:30 pm Join Audubon Naturalist Society and our partners for a candid conversation that explores how Latinx communities nationwide and in the Washington, DC region are responding to environmental, health, and economic crises while looking ahead to the future….
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Posted September 1, 2021
Stream Science Classes are Back at Audubon Naturalist Society!
Stream Science Classes are Back! Learn from the experts at Audubon Naturalist Society: study stream science in our introductory classes, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself! How to Read Your Stream* Wednesday, September 22 (7:00 – 9:30 pm) Virtual via Zoom Learn about the influence of land uses on…
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Posted May 19, 2020
Sign Up for Audubon Naturalist Society’s Spring Series Stream Science Classes [ONLINE]
For more than 25 years, the Audubon Naturalist Society has been teaching the natural history of aquatic ecology and training volunteer stream monitors to track the health of our region’s streams. Learn from the experts: study stream science in our introductory classes, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself! Our classes are…
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Posted April 21, 2020
April 28, 2020: Couch Advocacy 101: How to be an Environmental Advocate During a Pandemic
I’m reaching out to invite you to a virtual event that the Conservation team at Audubon Naturalist Society is hosting called Couch Advocacy 101: How to Be an Environmental Advocate During a Pandemic. This workshop will focus on how to communicate the importance of climate change and nature advocacy during this health crisis, how to explain…
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Posted February 21, 2020
March 11, 2020: Conservation Advocacy 101: Move from Upset to Action! (Chevy Chase, MD)
Learn How to Turn Upset into Action! Widening the Beltway. Lead in school water pipes. Threats to a park. Contributing to the discussion on a new development coming to your neighborhood. Fighting climate change at the local level. Ensuring that our communities plan for a future of growth and development that respects residents new and…
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Posted April 10, 2019
MOVIE PREMIERE: The Land of Woodend
MOVIE PREMIERE: The Land of Woodend Two Showings on Thursday, April 25 2:00 – 3:30 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm (A Special Conservation Café Event) $15 Ticket Cost ANS Headquarters, Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD Join us for the premiere of the Land of Woodend, an ANS and Heritage Montgomery…
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Posted April 10, 2019
Advocacy 201 Workshop: Talking with decision makers, writing comment letters and testimony
WORKSHOP: Advocacy 201: Talking with decision makers, writing comment letters and testimony Audubon Naturalist Society 5/15/2019 6:30 – 8:30 PM If you’ve attended one of our introductory advocacy workshops (or if you haven’t!), come learn how to go deeper on some key advocacy skills: how to write comment letters and testimony so your recommendations get…
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Posted April 10, 2019
Watershed Stewardship & Advocacy 101 Workshop
WORKSHOP: Watershed Stewardship & Advocacy 101 Audubon Naturalist Society 4/24/2019 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Is your community stream being threatened by development? Pollution a problem? Could your local official do something to help? Want to know what you can do at home to help the health of our streams and creeks? Join Audubon Naturalist…
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Posted December 13, 2018
Audubon Naturalist Society- Conservation Advocate
In accordance with ANS’ Strategic Plan and the need to respond to climate change, ANS is hiring three Conservation Advocates: one each for DC, suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties), and Northern Virginia. Each Advocate will individually and as a team: Research, coordinate and implement grassroots action and support advocacy on climate resilience, local…
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Posted October 24, 2018
Advocacy 202: Getting your message out effectively via email tools and social media
Are you worried about saving a stream near your house and need to get your neighbors involved? Want to make sure your elected officials know how strongly you feel about protecting endangered wildlife? Do you want to make your online communications more effective? If so, come to Audubon Naturalist Society’s Nov.1 Advocacy 202 workshop: Using…
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Posted October 3, 2018
Naturally Latinos Conference Session Proposals Due NEXT FRIDAY!
This is a reminder to get your thinking cap on and submit a session proposal for Naturally Latinos 2019! To submit a proposal, click here. Proposals are due on Friday, October 12. The Planning Committee is seeking proposals for engaging, exciting, and educating an audience that is diverse in backgrounds and expertise. The committee is looking…
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Posted September 6, 2018
Submit a Session Proposal for Naturally Latinos 2019!
It’s back for 2019 — the 2nd Naturally Latinos Conference at Audubon Naturalist Society! Click here to learn more and see all the recent updates. Registration will open soon! In the meantime, please help us build the agenda–submit a proposal idea for a session. The 2019 Naturally Latinos Planning Committee is seeking proposals for…
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Posted August 16, 2018
Upcoming Conservation Cafe Speaker Series at Audubon Naturalist Society
Enjoy a fun evening, learn about conservation topics, and support Audubon Naturalist Society! Join us in the historic Woodend Nature Sanctuary Great Hall for coffee and dessert while enjoying inspiring presentations on a variety of nature conservation topics. Click the link for each event below to see more information and register. Your registration fee…
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Posted August 14, 2018
Watershed Advocacy & Stewardship 101 Workshop
Join Audubon Naturalist Society’s experts for a fun and empowering day at Woodend for an introduction to environmental advocacy & watershed stewardship! Join Us Thursday, September 20th, 10am – 2 pm Woodend Sanctuary Is your community stream being threatened by development? Pollution a problem? Could your local official do something to help? Want to know…
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Posted August 9, 2018
September Stream Science Classes at Audubon Naturalist Society
For 25 years, ANS has been teaching the natural history of aquatic ecology and training volunteer stream monitors who track the health of our region’s streams. Learn from the experts: study stream science in our introductory classes, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself! Our advanced classes are perfect for…
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Posted April 30, 2018
Conservation Policy & Advocacy Summer Paid Intern
Intern Position Description: ANS’ Conservation Program seeks an intern to research important conservation issues in our region to support our environmental policy & advocacy program area. Hours per week: 40. Duration of internship: May/June – August 2017 (10 weeks, start and end dates negotiable within that approximate time range) Intern Supervisor: Eliza Cava, Director…
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Posted April 12, 2018
Advocacy 202 Workshop: Using low-cost online tools and social media for organizing
Thursday, May 24 (6:30-8:30 pm) $15 ANS members/$20 non-members If you’ve attended one of our introductory advocacy workshops (or if you haven’t!), come learn how to go deeper on some key advocacy skills: Using online tools to grow your action alert lists, get your messages out, and build your power with decision-makers. This NEW workshop…
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Posted April 12, 2018
Watershed Advocacy & Stewardship 101 Workshop
Tuesday May 8 (10 am-2:30 pm) $20 ANS members/$30 nonmembers Is your community stream being threatened by development? Pollution a problem? Could your local official do something to help? Want to know what you can do at home to help the health of our streams and creeks? Join Audubon Naturalist Society’s experts for a fun…
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Posted April 12, 2018
Advocacy 201 Workshop: Talking with decision-makers, writing comment letters and testimony
Tuesday, April 24 (6:30-8:30 pm) $15 Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) members/$20 non-members Join Audubon Naturalist Society’s experts for a fun and empowering workshop on environmental advocacy! All are welcome. Led by Conservation Director Eliza Cava and Policy Consultant Bruce Gilmore. If you’ve attended our 101 workshop (or if you haven’t!), come learn how to go deeper on some key advocacy…
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Posted March 2, 2018
Upcoming Advocacy & Watershed Stewardship Workshops with Audubon Naturalist Society
Learn more, register, and become a member at www.anshome.org/training All workshops held at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD. Advocacy 201: Talking with decision-makers, writing comment letters and testimony Tuesday, April 24 (6:30-8:30 pm) $15 ANS members/$20 non-members If you’ve attended our 101 workshop (or if you haven’t!), come learn how to…
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Posted March 1, 2018
Audubon Naturalist Society – Creek Critters Citizen Science Outreach Internship
Intern Position Description: ANS’ Conservation Program seeks one or more interns to help with our Creek Critters outreach program. Hours per week: Flexible, average 20, including weekend outreach events Duration of internship: Flexible, April 2018 – August 2018. Ideal candidate will live in the region and be able to plan and execute 1-2 Creek Critters…
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Posted August 28, 2017
September Stream Science Classes at Audubon Naturalist Society–biological monitoring, habitat assessment, invasive plants!
Audubon Naturalist Society is again offering our series of introductory Stream Science classes for those interested in becoming biological water quality monitors and anyone excited about what lives in and around our streams! Please join us at our Woodend Sanctuary headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD (we also have one field class) to learn all about…