Dominic Arenas

Dominic was a previous Walker Communications Fellow, Fund II Appretince, and Communications Associate. His coverage highlighted initiatives and news throughout the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ network, important equity, diversity, and inclusion work, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ on Campus program, and the 'people' stories at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.

As a first generation Filipino American from San Francisco, California, DominicÌýlearned about the importance of conservation and environmental justice at an early age.ÌýDominic'sÌýpassion forÌýsupporting underrepresented voices inspired him toÌýspearheadÌýcelebrations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. When he is not writing and storytelling for the birds, Dominic enjoys specialty coffee,Ìýrunning,Ìýand watching the Golden State Warriors.Ìý

Articles by Dominic Arenas

Plans to Build an Airport in a Louisiana Bird Refuge Canceled After Outcry
October 09, 2018 — Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge hosts almost 200 species of birds annually. That seems like a bad place for airplanes.
News
The Discovery Center in Philadelphia Has Opened Its Gates
October 01, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s newest nature center will provide outdoor experiences for all Philadelphians in collaboration with the Strawberry Mansion community and Outward Bound.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Action
Highlighting Nature and History in a Storied Philadelphia Landmark
September 07, 2018 — The Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion will be an educational destination and a place for reconnecting with a long-standing piece of Philadelphia history.
News
A Native Plants Garden That Brings Birds, Pollinators, and Parishioners Together
August 30, 2018 — The partnership between Elisha Mitchell ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society and St. Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville, North Carolina, is just one example of the chapter's work in the community.
Plants for Birds
The Wildlife Guards of Pleasure Beach
August 01, 2018 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Connecticut's WildLife Guards program trains high school students to be conservation stewards in their urban communities.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Action
‘Let’s Go Birding Together’ Creates a Dedicated Space for LGBTQ Bird Lovers
July 10, 2018 — It's more than a bird walk: It's an inclusive experience for anyone who wants to connect to birds, the natural world, and others in a positive way.
EDIB at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
After 100 Years, Widespread Support Affirms the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
July 03, 2018 — The current administration is interpreting the bird-protection law in a wildly unpopular way. Here's what ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is doing about it.
Advocacy

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