Mighty Migrations:
Smithsonian Bird Friendly®: Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time
Did you know that the coffee drink can affect the birds in your backyard? Smithsonian Bird Friendly® does more than any other certification to conserve habitat for birds and wildlife on coffee farms. During this talk, Bird Friendly Program Manager Kirstin Hill will describe the link between coffee and conservation, discuss what makes Bird Friendly certification the gold standard in biodiversity protection, and share ways to join the movement to “Drink Bird Friendly.” Your coffee is stronger than you think!
You’ll also learn more about Wisconsin-based coffee roasters that offer Bird Friendly® coffee to support your caffeine needs AND our migrating birds that over winter in coffee- and cacao-growing habitats.
This presentation is part of the Mighty Migrations Series, a set of three webinars that feature three INCREDIBLE migration-related topics:
“The Mystery of Migration” by Bill Volkert on August 25, 7pm CT
“Reading the Night Sky: Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation” by Kyle Horton on August 26, 7pm CT
“Conserving Birds One Cup of Coffee at a Time” by Kristin Hill on August 27, 7pm
This series is co-hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
About the Speaker: Kirstin hill
Kirstin Hill is the Program Manager for Smithsonian Bird Friendly, the gold standard in biodiversity-friendly coffee. She is a conservationist at heart and an educator by training, with over 15 years of experience working to engage audiences in the protection of wildlife and wild places. As the Bird Friendly Program Manager, Kirstin works alongside coffee companies to increase consumer awareness and support for Bird Friendly certified products, building a stronger Bird Friendly community.
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Photo provided by the Smithsonian Institute
