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Rene Bartos
@rebwrites.bsky.social
Author rep'd by Jennifer Unter at The Unter Agency , mom of engineers+rescue 🐈, developmental pediatrician, child health advocate, rewilding and master birder volunteer,
2023 Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith mentorship award finalist views my own
Participated in Audubon Christmas Bird Count for my area 12/27/25. In addition to hundreds of birds and other wildlife, there were many beautiful green and blue spaces with native trees and plants. Sharing a few of the many photos.
#christmasbirdcount #birding #nature #audubonsociety
December 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Desert Botanical Garden's Las Noches de las Luminarias event makes the holidays magical. Garden pathways with luminarias, musical performances, gorgeous desert sunsets, the wonder of the blue hour, and time in nature with family. Priceless.
#nature
#botanicalgarden
#luminaria
#arizonasunset
December 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Poetry birding-haiku in photo and a free form version.

I can't clearly see your crests, colors, or facial masks.
But I heard your high-pitched whistles.
I saw you swoop in to land together in the treetop.
Social birds, I know you are
Cedar Waxwings
despite morning fog.

#poetry #haikusaturday
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For our Travis Audubon poetry birding event today we tackled epistolary poetry in the early morning fog. Here is my first try!
#nature #epistolarypoetry
December 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Just realized @birdability is on Blue Sky! Reposting and tagging. Thank you to founder Virginia Rose for being a part of this workshop. I recommend checking out their website for helpful resources and more info.
Last week I had the honor of presenting a workshop on Nature Connections for Children of All Abilities at Texas Children in Nature Network's 2025 Summit along with amazing community partners from Birdability, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 🌳 #natureforall
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Last week I had the honor of presenting a workshop on Nature Connections for Children of All Abilities at Texas Children in Nature Network's 2025 Summit along with amazing community partners from Birdability, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 🌳 #natureforall
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As I was strolling through a nearby park, I looked at the path and was reminded of the importance of accessibility to help make nature welcoming for all, something I have been learning more about in my work connecting kids to nature. #haikusaturday #natureforall
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Photo taken at Blair Woods Nature Preserve in Austin for our Travis Audubon poetry birding event November 8, 2025 #haikusaturday #nativeplants #nature
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On our poetry birding hike today we wrote nonets. This is my first attempt at writing one! We heard Carolina Chickadees along the trail. Although I didn't capture a good photo today, I added a nonet to a rough sketch I made from a photo I took of a Black-capped Chickadee in the NE.
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Had a great morning on our Travis Audubon poetry birding hike at Blair Woods Nature Preserve in Austin. This interesting spider was hanging above the trail. #haikusaturday #nature
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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For Native American communities, providing a strong start for their children includes enriching practices that embrace their heritages, languages and cultures. Join us in celebrating our indigenous communities and the professionals who support them: https://bit.ly/3UtZahb
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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❤️ this! "...using picture books for STEAM and PBL is about building bridges: between literacy and science, imagination and innovation, the classroom and the real world...we offer students the tools to question, create, experience, and connect."
@lindsayamoretti.bsky.social
#Educators #PBL #STEAM
November 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The Nov. newsletter with an article by author @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and #KidLitForGrowingMinds members who will attend NCTE! 📚 #NCTE2025 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian

tinyurl.com/zk4asf3m
Every Seed (and Book) Holds Possibility
By Lynn Street
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Cloudy and rainy morning hike today but the birds always delight!
#haikusaturday
#birding #nature
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The evidence is overwhelming.

Investing in nature is among the most effective strategies for strengthening climate resilience, improving population and individual health, and fostering economic stability.
Nature-Based Solutions: A Policy And Investment Framework For A Healthier Planet, People, And Communities
Natural systems absorb nearly half of all human-generated carbon dioxide, making them one of our most powerful tools for long-term sustainability.
www.forbes.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The Trump admin. just approved a deal trading away federal lands to pave the way for building a road through the center #Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Izembek contains internationally renowned wetlands, which provide essential habitat for vulnerable migratory birds.

Read on ➡️ bit.ly/47pEfBB
October 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Posting additional haikus inspired by the Poetry and birding hike I helped lead for Travis Audubon Society on October 11th. 🐦 Another hike is scheduled on November 8th! Check out travisaudubon.org if you live in the Austin area. #haikusaturday
October 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sharing an Instagram post. So excited to work with these amazing community partners to lead a workshop to help ALL children connect to nature at the Texas Children in Nature Summit in December 2025. More at texaschildreninnature.org

www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...
TCiNN Summit '25 = @renebartosauthor
See Instagram 'TCiNN Summit '25' highlights from Rene Ellen Bartos (@renebartosauthor)
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October 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
A few more late haikus and pix inspired by a poetry and birding hike I helped to lead for Travis Audubon yesterday at Commons Ford Ranch Park.
Celebrating restored prairies. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
#HaikuSaturday
#birding #prairies
October 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Late haiku post...
Helped to lead a poetry and birding hike for Travis Audubon yesterday at Commons Ford Ranch Park. Lots of fun and lots of Lesser Goldfinch and other birds!
Celebrating #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
#HaikuSaturday
#birding
October 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Attending the AAP national conference so posting a bit late...

Finding joy in sharing the health benefits of nature for children with fellow pediatricians

Celebrate nature for all! National Public Lands Day
#haikusaturday
September 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Kids ask “why” all the time. Instead of giving answers, what if we flipped the question, joined the wonder, and treated mistakes as clues?

Check out my interview with Motherly’s re: scientific inquiry. https://f.mtr.cool/vnslsxmadd #STEM #EverydayLearning
September 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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The release of today’s Make Our Children Healthy Again report reminds us that improving the health of children is complex and requires coordinated support at local, state and federal levels. Read our full statement: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
September 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Today’s ACIP meeting promoted false claims and misguided information about vaccines. AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations.
bit.ly/4puP4uf
September 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Absolutely overjoyed by this @slj.com starred review for REWRITING THE RULES by debut author @drzathome.bsky.social and @joseebisaillon.bsky.social! "A must-purchase for all libraries as it ­reflects the best that modern biographies for young readers have to offer."

www.slj.com/review/rewri...
June 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM