Scott’s Wild Bird Preserve

When we first interviewed Isaiah Scott a few years ago, he was a sophomore in college with big dreams about conservation. Now, as a Cornell graduate, he’s back to talk about using his influence to turn those dreams into reality as founder of his non-profit, Rookery & Roots. Isaiah shares some exciting stories -- and challenging ones, too -- of becoming a young, Black landowner, building his forthcoming bird preserve from the ground up in his hometown of Rincon, Georgia. Additionally, he shares his concerns about a growing development just miles away from the preserve: a proposed, record-breaking massive AI data center, and what that could mean for the wildlife and communities he’s working to protect. Tune in today.Want more Bring Birds Back? Follow us on your favorite podcast app and on Instagram @BringBirdsBack! To learn more about this topic and guest(s), read the episode transcript and other resources from this episode, visit our show page on BirdNote.org. Consider signing up for our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on what’s happening. For ad-free listening and other perks, sign up for BirdNote+ Plus here. Get involved in our From Love to Action campaign when you visit this link!BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Please consider donating today!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.