As a "white-folk" who could not afford to buy binoculars or field guide till in my 50's I immediately became aware and excited about a whole new world that I would not have known about without the binoculars. I hold that excitement and wonder now 35 years later. Knowing that we are not born with binoculars I have passed around quite a few in those years to hopefully open that world to others. I'll bet all of us have field guides we would like to get into the hands of children and adults who may not be able to buy them. Does anyone know where I can drop mine off?
--- On Mon, 8/31/09, Jen S <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Jen S <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [Ohio-birds] Like Diversity? Here's a way to do something about it
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 10:19 AM
Kenn, I owe you an apology. Obviously, I jumped to a conclusion. To me, your post had the smell of another government funded program with a "Diversity" tag.
Don't know what the answer is to get the "non-white" population involved. If all you see is smiling white faces during your lectures and outings, maybe you're in the wrong community or park. I don't know, just a thought. To be fair, what motivates anyone to be interested in nature and conservation. It's not as if white folks are born with a pair of binoculars around their neck and a field guide in their back pocket.
Heck of a way to get the conversation going. Sorry for the hassle.
Jen S.
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