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PHOTOGRAPHY

AS ANY PARENT WHOSE toddler has mastered an iPad knows, kids gravitate to gadgets. Cameras hold the same allure while offering more enduring value: the chance to engage with real-world subjects, including nature and wildlife. As they practice their shots, they’ll learn the art of slowing down and refine their powers of observation. They may even develop a lifelong love of birds—and a passion to protect them and their environment.

New Life

Have unused camera gear? The nonprofits and teach youth wildlife photography workshops at no cost, and donated equipment can help support or expand their work. (Visit their sites for details.) Consider also sending used binoculars to or offering them to education programs at a local

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