Join K-12 Education Program Manager, Jennifer Fee, for hands-on activities and authentic inquiry experiences, both indoors and out!  You'll learn about citizen science, outdoor teaching, bird diversity.  Explore new ideas and gain skills that will help you conduct meaningful schoolyard inquiry and successful student investigations!

The BirdSleuth summer workshop offers teachers the opportunity to learn in a fun environment with friendly people, as well as network with other teachers and get a behind-the scenes look at the world-renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology. You’ll return to your classroom with renewed energy, ideas, and confidence!

Date: Monday, August 8, 2011

Time:  8:00am-5:00pm

Place:   Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Ithaca, New York

What you'll receive:

• BirdSleuth: Most Wanted Birds curriculum kit ($90 value).
• A unique learning opportunity!  Hands-on activities, presentations, bird walk, citizen science participation, and a tour of the Cornell Lab.
• A certificate and 1 CEU credit from Cornell Continuing Education (a brief written implementation plan will be required for CEU credit).
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Questions?  Please call Jennifer at (607)254-2403 or email her at jms327@cornell.edu.

Registration:  Cost is $125, and includes a copy of the newly-revised BirdSleuth: Most Wanted Birds kit.  1 optional CEU credit is also included in the pricing. To register, vist

Hotel Information:  Ithaca is a wonderful place to visit!  If you are traveling from afar and planning to spend the night, we recommend Courtyard Marriott, which offers special rates for this workshop and a free shuttle service to the Lab.

Cancellations:  You will receive a full refund until August 1, 2011.  After August 1, a $25 cancellation fee is assessed.