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Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Seward Park Audubon Center for the launch of Elevation—a transformative program designed for high school students passionate about environmental justice and conservation.
Elevation is more than just a program; it’s a movement. Here, your ideas are celebrated, your voice is heard, and you can truly be yourself. Connect with peers who share your passion, and together, let’s help our community thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact on conservation and advocate for climate change action and sustainability.
Why Elevation?
The need for conservation action has never been more critical. Historically, youth have been at the forefront of progress, driving change with their vision for a more equitable and just world. Now, it’s your turn to take up the mantle. Through Elevation, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Develop Your Ideas: With the support of the Seward Park Audubon Center, you’ll have the framework to turn your ideas into actionable plans.
- Build Your Skills: Learn to be a team player, community organizer, and conservation leader.
- Meet Role Models: Connect with young professionals doing remarkable work in conservation. These “Luminaries” come from diverse backgrounds and will inspire you with their journeys.
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Cohort Opportunities
Elevation offers three distinct cohort opportunities, allowing you to focus on areas that resonate most with your interests and strengths:
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Representation Matters
We understand that seeing yourself in a role model can make all the difference. That’s why Elevation includes voices from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds, as well as LGBTQIA+ identities. These Luminaries will welcome you to their career sites and engage in group conversations, helping you see yourself in conservation roles and inspiring you to pursue your goals.
Your Voice, Your Impact
In Elevation, you are empowered to determine what’s most important to you, which skills you want to develop, and what environmental actions resonate with your values. We believe you already have everything you need to make a difference, and we recognize your talent and capacity to take action.
Join Us
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself. Elevation is where you can find your voice, build your skills, and make a lasting impact on your community and the world.
We meet two Saturdays each month, offering you the chance to earn service-learning credits while actively participating in impactful environmental justice campaigns and meaningful conservation efforts within your local community. Together, we’ll explore amazing locations and connect with young conservation professionals who represent a rich tapestry of ethnic and cultural diversity, including LGBTQIA+ identities. Throughout the program, you’ll develop invaluable leadership skills that will guide you on your chosen career path, all while contributing to a more equitable world—one that prioritizes justice, community, and environmental stewardship. At the end of the program, we’ll celebrate our achievements with a Summit!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12th, 2024, at 10:00 am, and join us at the Seward Park Audubon Center. Let’s elevate our efforts and create a future where we all thrive.
Our program slots are full, but please join our waitlist.
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Do you have questions about the Elevation program? Visit the Elevation FAQ page
Elevation Blog
Stay up-to-date with Elevation activities and meet our program's Luminaries. Visit our Elevation BlogPLEDGE
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Have fun! We want you to enjoy your time with us and your time in nature. Help us make this an amazing experience. |
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Stay with the group. Listen carefully when the group leaders give instructions about sticking with the group or sticking with an assigned partner. |
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Respect for each other. Our goal is to offer a safe space for everyone participating. We pledge to put forth our best selves when we show up for the program. |
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Respect nature. During our program, we might be in contact with animals or plants. For your own safety, be mindful of potential dangers, and don't assume you can touch everything. Always ask first. |
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Respect the rights of other park visitors and animals that live in the park to a pleasant and peaceful environment. Excessive noise or throwing things is extremely stressful to the animals that call the park home. |
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Dress for the weather. It can always rain in Seattle. Come prepared for rain and cold weather. Try to dress in layers so you can add and subtract, as necessary. Don’t forget your rain jacket, and shoes appropriate for the weather. |
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Protect the forest. Please place trash where it belongs, in either trash receptacles or recycling. Trash and recycling receptacles are available throughout the park. |
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Connect to nature. Let’s be present for each other during our program and limit the use of smartphones, tablets, and electronic devices as much as possible. There will be specific times when we will need electronic devices for the program. |
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Downloadable Resources
How you can help, right now
Get Involved
We rely on the talents of our volunteers to promote the efforts of the Center. Whether you're a budding naturalist or an organized decision-maker, we need you!
Get Native
Incorporating native plants into your yard or balcony garden provides important habitat for birds and promotes biodiversity.
