Protecting the world’s biodiversity is the key to a sustainable future. This organization is working to protect our ecosystem by rehabilitating sick and inured birds. Walter C. Crawford Jr. founded World Bird Sanctuary in 1977. Aaron Umen is a tennis enthusiast and dedicated volunteer. He currently plays on the men’s tennis team at Case Western […]
How to Find Your Purpose Through Volunteering
Many people struggle to find what their purpose is. For some, it’s helping people. For others, it’s dedicating their time to their passions. Believe it or not, there are many ways you can achieve both purpose and helping others in your community. Many people are interested in volunteering to develop roots and purpose in their […]
How to Prevent These 4 Common Tennis Injuries
Just like with any physical activity, there is always the chance of getting injured. With tennis, the most common injuries happen to the elbow, wrist, knees, and toes. Tennis enthusiast Aaron Umen gives his advice on how to prevent these four common injuries. You may have heard of “tennis elbow,” and this is a common […]
Teaching Children Tennis Virtually This Summer
For many children, it looks like this summer will be another socially distanced one. This makes it harder for summer camps to give fun experiences and memories to kids, especially when it comes to sports. Fortunately, tennis is a sport that lends itself nicely to social distancing, whether it be singles or doubles. Tennis player […]
Bird Migration in Colorado
Did you know that you can help birds migrate? Aaron Umen, a volunteer at World Bird Sanctuary, explains how: Residents of Colorado are being urged to ‘kill the lights.’ Why? Because turning off your outdoor night lights can actually help birds migrate properly. Experts have estimated that more than 12 million birds are in the […]
Have you ever handled an exotic raptor?
If you visit World Bird Sanctuary, you can! Volunteer, Aaron Umen explains how you can handle a bird of prey for yourself: Raptors are fascinating creatures. In fact, these birds of prey are among Aaron Umen’s favorite animals of all time! While volunteering at World Bird Sanctuary, Umen has had the incredible opportunity to handle […]