{"id":49902,"date":"2024-07-18T15:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T21:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/?p=49902"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T02:25:04","slug":"ibo-hosts-fellows-for-international-mandela-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/2024\/07\/18\/ibo-hosts-fellows-for-international-mandela-day\/","title":{"rendered":"IBO hosts Fellows for International Mandela Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intermountain Bird Observatory had the privilege of hosting a remarkable group of visitors today: 30 fellows from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org\/\">Mandela Washington Fellowship for young African leaders<\/a>. These individuals, aged between 25 and 35, are accomplished innovators and leaders within their communities and countries. Boise was selected as one of the host sites for this fellowship, and our Diane Moore Nature Center location provided the perfect setting for a day filled with insightful discussions and mutual inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-49904\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2024\/07\/IMG_5566.jpg\" alt=\"A young college student holds a small bird, placing it in the hands of six Mandela fellows\" class=\"wp-image-49904\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of the Mandela Fellows group release a Bullock&#8217;s Oriole at the Intermountain Bird Observatory Diane Moore Nature Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During their visit, we had the chance to visit with the fellows, exchanging ideas about our respective programs, and exploring the connections that birds foster among people across different landscapes. The group had the opportunity to see a number of birds at the banding station: young fledglings, new moms, and fattened adults preparing for migration. Talking about bird migration sparked many discussions as we related to the idea that birds and their movements connect us all, and the habitat they rely on provides the foundation for all of these connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-49906\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2024\/07\/IMG_5596.jpg\" alt=\"Arlo, a young college student, holds a bird and shows two mandela fellows who are watching intently\" class=\"wp-image-49906\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arlo Thomas shows two visiting Mandela Fellows the fat stores on a young Yellow Warbler. Photo by Mike Stefancic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight of the visit was introducing the Mandela Washington Fellows to our side channel restoration project. They asked thoughtful questions about our collaborations with local communities, and the ways in which we use school kids and community volunteers to support our conservation efforts. We discussed the importance of community involvement in environmental education, connecting both urban and rural youth to nature and habitat protection through hands-on restoration initiatives. Our team really enjoyed finding these common grounds and learning what these young leaders are doing all around the world to tackle these shared challenges in their own countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-49905\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2024\/07\/IMG_5577.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi stands at the Diane Moore Nature Center talking and gesturing to a group of visitors\" class=\"wp-image-49905\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heidi shares about the Diane Moore Nature Center side channel project. Photo by Mike Stefancic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fellows concluded their day with a visit to our partners at the Golden Eagle Audubon Society and a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneagleaudubon.org\/restoration\/boise-riparian-corridor-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boise River ReWild<\/a> habitat restoration site. Here, the fellows helped plant seedlings and saw community-driven conservation efforts in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope that sharing our work left a lasting impression on these young leaders, inspiring them in their future endeavors. Their enthusiasm and insights certainly inspired us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-49907\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2024\/07\/IMG_5598.jpg\" alt=\"a young man stands grinning at the camera with bird poop on his fingertip!\" class=\"wp-image-49907\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The day isn&#8217;t complete until someone gets pooped on! 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