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SUMMARY:Fast\, Flamboyant & Feisty - Hummingbird Basics with Sandra Noll
DESCRIPTION:This delightful program\, presented by hummingbird expert Sandra Noll\, brings you into the secret world of these unique\, tiny birds whose high-speed lives are largely invisible to us. Details of hummingbird biology and behavior are revealed through slow-motion video and beautiful photographs. The human-hummingbird connection is also explored\, along with tips on attracting these tiny gems.
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SUMMARY:Friends SHARE session on August 26th is postponed!
DESCRIPTION:Postponed until September\nCORFA Friends SHARE Summer Book Recommendations \nWe’ve started a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that our National Wildlife Refuges\, or other public lands\, in their plots and narratives. Do you have a favorite that is not on the list? \nWe’d love for you to share titles and we’re also looking for folks to do a short 3-minute book review at our next meet-up on any of the books in this list or on your favorite book that we’ve missed. Up to the challenge? Let’s know if there is a book you want to review by returning this form by August 21st. Come prepared and join us August 26th at 4:00 pm ET! \nFollowing our book discussions\, we’ll have time for a quick roundtable of any other  announcements or questions. \nThe Zoom SHARE calls are only for a member of a Friends group or their staff. Feel free to share this invite with your board members and other Friends groups. To ensure everyone can fully express themselves\, ask tough questions\, have their comments heard and respected\, and be assured that conflict will be respectful the call will not be recorded\, and we ask all participants to review and agree to our Safe Space Guidelines. \nRSVP: To coalitionrefugefriends@gmail.com by August 24th with Friends SHARE in the subject line. In the body of the email tell us the name of your Friends group. We are looking forward to getting together. \nRegards\,\nCORFA’s Friends SHARE Team\nMike Baldwin\, Ceal Craig\, Cheryl Hart\, Joan Patterson\, Polly Sheppard\, Willem Stoeller\, Joan Van Gorp\, Kathy Woodward\, Tom Worthington\, Maria Montag \nP.S. We thank the National Wildlife Refuge Association for providing Zoom for the call.
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SUMMARY:Common Ground and Connection - Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and practical webinar designed to help find common ground and foster alignment rooted in shared values presented by Ryan Virden. In a time of increasing polarization and burnout\, this session offers tools and strategies to move beyond surface-level agreement and into deeper connection—strengthening relationships\, cultivating trust\, and building the foundation for more effective\, values-aligned collaboration. Whether you’re navigating internal tensions\, seeking to unite around a common purpose\, or just looking to deepen connections this session will offer clarity\, encouragement\, and actionable insight. \nHere is advance notice of a 3-part series of webinars that Ryan Virden will be presenting separate from CORFA and Refuge Association’s normal webinar series. These webinars\, focused on “Leading with Purpose – Building Stronger\, More Connected Wildlife Friends Groups”\, will be free and open to any who want to participate. More information coming soon. \nPresenter \n\nRyan Virden is an accomplished educator\, author\, and cultural advocate based in Minneapolis. With a keen focus on nurturing inclusive environments\, Ryan collaborates with individuals and organizations to cultivate mindsets and skills for effectively building relationships and communities across diverse contexts. Ryan’s extensive experience includes working with organizations nationwide\, guiding them towards establishing restorative cultures within their environments. Notably\, he held the role of Restorative Justice Coordinator for Minneapolis Public Schools and currently serves as a professor in the peace and justice department at St. Thomas University.\n\nSign Up!
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