I have resolved to work harder this year to raise consciousness about
environmental topics including understanding natural soundscapes.

Martyn Stewart and I are hosting our 4th annual nature audio
recording workshop in late May at the University of Washington Center
for Urban Horticulture. As in the past, the workshop will be aimed
both at beginners who want to record backyard birds, and researchers
who have particular audio recording needs for their field
work. Please spread the word to friends who might be interested:

http://www.naturesound.org/Audio_Workshop.html

BTW: An amazing audiovisual event this year will be the debut of the
film "earth" which opened in Europe two months ago. It should be in
the USA in a few months:
http://www.loveearth.com/uk/film
http://www.loveearth.com/uk/earthfilm