The Idea of Nature public lecture series presents: Christian Cooper, “Birding for a Better Tomorrow”

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6 PM, Student Union Building, Simplot Ballroom and via webinar. Event is free and open to the public. A brief Q & A, book sales and signing, and refreshments to follow lecture. Free parking in Lincoln Garage available. To register for event: https://forms.gle/qTBRCK6E7wZtHfEJ9 or email: IdeaofNature@boisestate.edu

Christian Cooper, Daytime Emmy Award-winning Host of National Geographic's hit series: Extraordinary Birder and NY Times best-selling author of Better Living Through Birding.
“Birding for a Better Tomorrow”
The natural world is in desperate need of some healing—and so are we. Can attention to birds, as one of the most accessible gateways to nature, offer a way forward for a planet in trouble while also bridging some of the chasms between us human beings? Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, Cooper is the vice president of New York City Bird Alliance. He advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities. A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story "It’s a Bird” from DC Comics, and he continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.

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