Many individuals were initially introduced to Christian Cooper by means of his now-viral video of a female calling the authorities on him while he was birdwatching in Central Park, he has been a component of the birding neighborhood for years. Today, Cooper will host a livestreamed session on #BirdingWhileBlack, as well as a virtual tour of Central Park and a session on birdwatching.
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Numerous individuals were initially presented to Christian Cooper through his now-viral video of a female calling the authorities on him while he was birdwatching in Central Park, he has actually been a fixture of the birding neighborhood for years. Today, Cooper will host a livestreamed session on #BirdingWhileBlack, as well as a virtual trip of Central Park and a session on birdwatching. The PBS science series NOVA is hosting a virtual field trip and presentation called “Central Park Birder Christian Cooper on Birding and Inclusion,” today, Tuesday, June 30 at 2p.
In the livestreamed session, Cooper will talk offer basic tips for birdwatching, along with his experiences of birding while Black, and the viral video. Hell also discuss his advocacy work toward making birding more inclusive for individuals of color (particularly the racial profiling many Black birders experience in outdoor spaces) and the LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
How to watch.
The occasion today is free to participate in, and will be livestreamed on Novas YouTube page and Facebook page at 2p. m. EST. You can catch the videos after the occasion takes place on the same pages pointed out above if youre not able to view live.
#BirdingWhileBlack workshop.
If youre interested in birding, or want to discover more about Coopers work, todays your opportunity. The PBS science series NOVA is hosting a virtual school trip and discussion called “Central Park Birder Christian Cooper on Birding and Inclusion,” today, Tuesday, June 30 at 2p. m. EST. The occasion will feature a conversation and Q&A with Cooper, who isnt just a passionate birder, however likewise a board member of the New York City Audubon. In addition, hes a former editor and writer for Marvel Comics, and is currently a biomedical editor with Health Science Communications. (So essentially some kind of superhero whose power is battling racism through science and birding.).
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