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Rodney Stotts: Brother Falconer

March 29, 2012May 3, 2017 Rue12 Comments on Rodney Stotts: Brother Falconer

An ancient sport, Falconry is the keeping and training of birds of prey. Rodney Stotts is a Black falconer from Southeast Washington […]

Birds, blog, Environmental Education, stories, Urban Nature, Wildlife for_blog

Why Does Environmental Education Matter? A Community Discussion

March 23, 2012May 3, 2017 Rue2 Comments on Why Does Environmental Education Matter? A Community Discussion

What is Community? What is Environmental Education? What are signs of wellness in a community? What are issues that affect […]

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"Birds in the Air, Squirrels on the Ground!" – Enter the Get Active Youth Contest!

March 22, 2012May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on "Birds in the Air, Squirrels on the Ground!" – Enter the Get Active Youth Contest!

Talk about inspiring – here is a wonderful Get Active Rap Video by New American Media for the East Bay Regional […]

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Can You Picture Yourself in a National Park?

March 20, 2012May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Can You Picture Yourself in a National Park?

Did you know that many National Parks highlight the African American experience? The National Parks will be FREE to enter April […]

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Rosie the Riveter Bike Tour — An Enlightening Ride in an Urban National Park

March 13, 2012May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Rosie the Riveter Bike Tour — An Enlightening Ride in an Urban National Park

On a recent bright and beautiful Saturday morning, several folks got together to visit the Richmond Shoreline for a bike […]

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Outdoor Afro Participates in White House Conference on Conservation

March 7, 2012May 3, 2017 Rue2 Comments on Outdoor Afro Participates in White House Conference on Conservation

Outdoor Afro’s Rue Mapp had the great pleasure of joining many other outdoor enthusiasts last Friday for the White House […]

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