SAN diego audubon society sdas has protected and restored habitat for california birds for over 70 years through our education, advocacy, and conservation efforts and in recent years, sdas has made…

SAN diego audubon society sdas has protected and restored habitat for california birds for over 70 years through our education, advocacy, and conservation efforts and in recent years, sdas has made tremendous strides learning from and collaborating with local tribes, indigenous led organizations, and indigenous people this project will continue our efforts to protect habitats and birds locally, while engaging indigenous young adults and early career professionals in those efforts sdas will recruit indigenous young adults and early career professionals by strengthening relationships with indigenous serving institutions and groups such as kumeyaay community college, and developing new connections with sacnas chapters at locals colleges, ucsd s kumeyaay student group, and others the engagement of indigenous young leaders will provide access to lands once occupied by their ancestors and allow for formal and informal discussions around practices, traditions, and improved access individuals selected for these positions will receive hands on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities sdas conservation corps fellows will monitor and restore habitats throughout SAN diego county, as well as act as ambassadors at events throughout the school year, such as love your wetlands day or a sycuan cultural center event