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Union Bay Natural Area | QPOC Hikers<\/div>\n

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People & Careers<\/h1>\n

Our community is made up of thousands of local bird advocates who put their talents, skills, finances, and voice into behind the Birds Connect Seattle mission. Learn more about each of these groups of dedicated individuals turning their passion and appreciation for birds into action.<\/p>\n

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Staff<\/h3>\n

Meet the friendly and dedicated Birds Connect Seattle staff<\/a> who are delivering our programs, funding our mission, deploying our volunteers, and managing all the inner workings of our organization.<\/p>\n

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Board of Directors<\/h3>\n

Our Board of Directors<\/a> play a vital role in ensuring Birds Connect Seattle has the strategic direction and necessary resources to create a sustainable community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Committee and NextGen Council<\/h3>\n

In addition to staff and board leadership, Birds Connects Seattle relies on the unique expertise and community connections from a number of volunteers who support our mission and programs. Learn more about our committees<\/a> and the NextGen Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Careers<\/h3>\n

Visit the careers page<\/a> to find current positions openings and learn more about working for Birds Connect Seattle.<\/p>\n

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Members<\/h3>\n

Our members are contributing to the financial stability and growth of Birds Connect Seattle through their generous investments in our programs. Learn more about membership<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Volunteers<\/h3>\n

Volunteers<\/a> are the heart of our organization and have worked tirelessly investing their time and talents on behalf of birds since our founding in 1916.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All Birds Connect Seattle staff, board, volunteers, and members adhear to our organization’s Code of Conduct. Learn more<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Join us for a bird walk, attend a talk or class, and discover other bird-focused activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related Stories<\/h2>\n

The latest news from our birding community.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Learn About Birds<\/h1>\n

The Pacific Northwest is home to a rich diversity of birds and other wildlife. Learn along with Birds Connect Seattle staff and volunteers through one of our many fun, educational opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Birds Connect Seattle offers a variety of classes<\/a> on birding and natural history are taught throughout the year by qualified instructors who are experts in their respective fields.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=\"4.22.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/learn\/youth-programs\/\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" body_font=\"Archivo||||||||\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Youth Programs\" open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/learn\/youth-programs\/\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]

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Birds Connect Seattle is your premier source of information, bird facts, and resources about the birds of Washington through our other website: BirdWeb.org<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=\"4.22.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" body_font=\"Archivo||||||||\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Member Library\" open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.22.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/stl-ind.methone.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/home#0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]

Our member lending library<\/a> located in the basement of the Birds Connect Seattle Nature Shop is home to more than 1,500 books about birds, local and international birding locations, bird behavior, and other Washington nature, such as trees, plants, and wildlife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=\"4.22.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" body_font=\"Archivo||||||||\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Speaker and Presentation Requests\" open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/learn\/birds-of-wa\/\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]

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