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Evan Barrientos

Communications Manager, Community Building

Evan Barrientos is the communications manager, Community Building. His passion is using photography, videography, and writing to inspire people to explore and care for nature. From 2018–2025 he managed communications and marketing for Audubon Rockies. He began birdwatching and photography as a child at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Wisconsin and studied Natural Resources at Cornell University. In addition to communications, he has worked in the fields of environmental education, volunteer coordination, land restoration and management, and ecology. 

Articles by Evan Barrientos

A boy shows a woman a patch of buffalo fur in a field.
The Wind River BioBlitz
July 11, 2024 — In coming together around Buffalo, participants yielded more than data.
A male Greater Sage-Grouse displays in front of the sun.
A Morning on a Greater Sage-Grouse Lek
May 30, 2024 — Immerse yourself in the magic of Greater Sage-Grouse in this short video of a lek.
A woman smiles while holding a dandelion and talking to other people at a picnic table.
Meet Moe: Nature Journaler
October 06, 2023 — Moe helps others enjoy nature by slowing down and noticing the details.
Angelina speaks to a group of people along an outdoor trail.
New Town, New Job, New Nature
September 15, 2023 — Meet Angelina Stancampiano, interpretive ranger and Wyoming Naturalist.
A woman pulls a wagon with plants in front of flowers.
Habitat Hero at Griffiths 1 Solar Project
July 01, 2023 — Expanding the potential for bird-friendly gardens and solar energy in Johnstown, Colorado.
Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven Audubon-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
Two people kneel in a dry field.
Soil Restoration at Rafter W Ranch
October 27, 2022 — Enhancing soil health to increase drought resilience on an Audubon Certified Ranch in eastern Colorado.
Butterfly on a purple flower.
A Healing Garden
August 17, 2022 — A new native garden supports the well-being of the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center’s staff and clients.
A red hill rises above sagebrush growing in a meadow.
Eagle Ridge Ranch
September 28, 2021 — Adapting to drought on an Audubon-certified ranch in Wyoming.
Ian smiles next to birdfeeders.
Young and Inspired
February 24, 2021 — Why a 12-year-old birder donated to bird conservation.