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Lakewood Library is excited to announce that it will promote migratory bird conservation and citizen science initiatives through the SciStarter-HHMI Flyways program. This exciting opportunity is part of a nationwide effort to engage communities in the study and preservation of bird migration routes, known as flyways.
Attend a viewing of the acclaimed film, “Flyways”, and stick around afterwards for a follow-up discussion with Devin Banning from SUNY Fredonia.
He’ll be highlighting related citizen science databases and projects that support shorebirds and other migratory species. Bird migration is a fascinating and vital natural process. After watching “Flyways” you’ll be inspired to take note and contribute to the scientific research and conservation efforts for these magical birds.
Devin Banning is a recent graduate of SUNY Fredonia. He currently serves as a graduate assistant at the Fredonia School of Music while pursuing a masters degree in conducting. Though his career choice is in music, he is an avid birder and amateur naturalist. Devin is a co-founder of the Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association (CWBA) and frequently leads programs and birding outings with Katelyn Davis for the CWBA and Buffalo Ornithological Society.
SciStarter is a globally recognized platform that connects people to thousands of citizen science projects, events, and tools. The Flyways Citizen Science Program, a collaboration between SciStarter and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, aims to foster leadership capacity among library staff and other community organizations in science education and citizen science. HHMI Tangled Bank Studios is a film production company dedicated to producing inspiring and educational science films. Their mission is to illuminate the beauty and complexity of the natural world and to foster a deeper understanding of science through storytelling.