As if Seward Park Audubon wasn’t doing enough by hosting us for our Circle of Return Veterans Councils with ongoing conservation opportunities in partnership with the 1st Service Platoon of The Mission Continues, on November 16th they gave veterans and families a night to remember.
A whole experience of education, dinner, mysterious owl prowls, campfire camaraderie, s’mores, hot chocolate, and eyes lighting up with our special guest falconer. Families were visibly moved as we shared our stories the way it was intended, in circle, around a fire, with a live owl staring us down.
This was a heartfelt event and VeteranRites is deeply appreciative to our Seward Park Audubon heroes Joseph Manson and Ed Dominguez, and the gracious Audubon volunteers leading us on our owl prowl mission. Also to the fearless City Manager and retired Army Captain Linh Thai of The Mission Continues, our amazing volunteer photographer Margaret Nicosia, and all of the veterans, warrior spouses, children, and friends who came despite the fear of rain..with none to be had.
Be sure to check out all the activities Seward Park Audubon is doing to build community and preserve our natural habitat. And get involved!
