If you are someone who is passionate about making your community a better place, volunteering is a fantastic way to do just that. If you have ever thought about volunteering, you may be wondering what it is exactly you should do. As someone with a passion for volunteering, Aaron Umen has been a dedicated volunteer […]
What Not To Do When Volunteering
If you are looking to give some of your time toward helping your community, there is a ton of advice out there online about ways to find volunteer opportunities. However, once you become a volunteer, how do you know what mistakes you should avoid doing? As a dedicated volunteer for the Food Recovery Network and […]
8 Fun Facts About Birds
Are you someone who loves birds? Maybe you go bird watching? Aaron Umen is a tennis coach and player who volunteers for the World Bird Sanctuary in his spare time. World Bird Sanctuary is a 305-acre reserve that houses and rehabilitates birds threatened by extinction. Today, Umen shares 8 fun facts about birds that you […]
Why Are Birds Important?
If you are a person who has ever gone outside, you have probably noticed that birds are absolutely everywhere. Have you ever looked at them and wondered what exactly they do for the ecosystem? Aaron Umen is a tennis player, coach, and dedicated volunteer. Since 2016, Umen has supported the World Bird Sanctuary as a […]
How To Help Birds In The Heat
This summer we are once against seeing record breaking heatwaves all over the world. Humans are not the only ones feeling the extreme heat, the wildlife suffers it too. Aaron Umen is a tennis player and coach who volunteers for World Bird Sanctuary. World Bird Sanctuary is a 305 acre reserve that houses and rehabilitates […]
How to Bird Proof Your Windows
Countless birds across the United States and around the world die every year from crashing into windows. This happens so often because windows reflect the sky and surrounding vegetation, which makes it appealing for birds to fly towards. Even if a bird manages to fly away after hitting a window, they often die later due […]