Portrait of Evan Barrientos.

Evan Barrientos

Communications Manager, Community Building
About

Evan Barrientos is the communications manager for 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rockies. He began birdwatching and photography as a child at the Schlitz ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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

Flames burn through sageburh.
Cheatgrass, Fire, and Sagebrush
June 30, 2020 — How cheatgrass and other invasives are threatening the very existence of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem.
Greater Sage-Grouse displays at sunrise. Photo: Evan Barrientos/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rockies
Sage-Grouse Season Is Upon Us
March 18, 2020 — In sagebrush country, the show goes on.
Katelyn removes a Brown-headed Cowbird from a mist net.
Bird Banding at 12 Years Old
November 15, 2019 — See how ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rockies has helped one young scientist become a skilled bird bander.