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Aaron Birk

Philadelphia, PA

Along with his work in graphic arts, puppetry, and acrobatics, Aaron Birk has developed a second career in habitat conservation. As a forest gardener, Birk has worked a variety of systems, from salt-marsh to fresh-water, from upland meadow to forest i... view more

  1. on April 15
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    Aaron Birk
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    Sticks & Stones, created in Boulder to perform in Philly by Kate Speer

    Sticks & Stones co-choreographed by Rachel Oliver and Kate Speer for Philly Fringe.

    • 112% funded $3,050 pledged
    • 107 backers
    • Funded Apr 30, 2012
  2. on December 25
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    Aaron Birk
    Posted project update #2

    The Pollinator's Corridor

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  3. on December 24
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    The Pollinator's Corridor by Aaron Birk

    "The Pollinator's Corridor" is a graphic novel about three gardeners who attempt to convince bees and butterflies to cross the Bronx.

    • 267% funded $2,670 pledged
    • 39 backers
    • Funded Dec 24, 2011
  4. on December 21
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    Aaron Birk
    Posted project update #1

    Pollinator's Corridor Kickstart: 3 days left!

    Hello Everyone,

    I just wanted to write and say THANK YOU for backing the Pollinator.  I am immensely overjoyed, humbled, and grateful for your support in helping me to publish this life-work project.  After all these years of patience, struggle, and enduring vision, it will be a truly happy day when the books come in from the printer. I know you want to see it, and I hope that all of you can make it to the book release party.

    Thus far, we have raised $2500, which is a quarter of the $10,000 goal.  Combined with pre-order sales I would say it's closer to half.  With 3 days left, I know we can push it higher!  PLEASE, forward the Kickstarter link to everyone you know!  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/131997784/the-pollinators-corridor 

    Share it with your friends, colleagues and neighbors.  Post it on Facebook, tweet on Twitter, talk about it with those you love. Tell them how excited you are to see and support this story of hope, a story about restoring biodiversity to the inner city through native gardens, community agriculture, urban bee keeping, and most important of all, pollinating insects.

    We have 3 days left!  Spread the word.

    With joy and gratitude,  Aaron Birk

    P.S. This is a photograph of me with my newborn nephew, Ari Lev.  In every way The Pollinator's Corridor is my baby, and with your help it will take flight!  Also attached is a drawing of Kol Sohk, a spirtual master from Volume 2, which is also ready to be born.  Enjoy, and thank you for helping to spread the word!

      

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  5. on November 19, 2011
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    Aaron Birk launched a project

    The Pollinator's Corridor by Aaron Birk

    "The Pollinator's Corridor" is a graphic novel about three gardeners who attempt to convince bees and butterflies to cross the Bronx.

    • $1,000 funding goal
    • 12/24/2011 Funding Ended
  6. on September 17, 2010
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    Aaron Birk
    backed a project

    LUISITA IS THE PHILIPPINES: a feature documentary. by Ethan Page

    The Filipino fight for land reform is reaching a boiling point and with the pending Supreme Court ruling, President Aquino will either stand or fall.

    Funding Unsuccessful (11/16/2010)
  7. on July 20, 2010
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    MAN / TOOTHBRUSH / WOMAN. A not-so-simple guide to the art of oral hygiene in public. by Ethan Page

    HENNIE is the story of Samantha, a waitress, who perpetrates a wild game of cat and mouse on Ben to teach him a lesson about "treating a lady right."

    • 100% funded $2,510 pledged
    • 53 backers
    • Funded Aug 14, 2010
  8. on March 1, 2010
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    Bindler learns a new dance in Scotland by Nicole Bindler

    In Deborah Hay's Solo Performance Commissioning Project I will learn a new dance from Hay, the Judson dance era legend, to perform for YOU!

    • 107% funded $1,605 pledged
    • 69 backers
    • Funded May 26, 2010