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    January

    What do birds eat? Find out in January’s Feathered Friends!

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    December

    Ever notice how strangely birds behave sometimes? Learn about bird behavior in December’s Feather Friends lesson.

  • Educator Guides
    Free Book Guides (3-5 grade)

    These downloadable book guides include a variety of detailed activities that support student engagement with nature-based kids’ books. Engage students while meeting NGSS, Math, ELA, and Art Standards.

  • Robin
    November

    Learn about bird habitats in November’s Feathered Friends Lesson.

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    Summer Educator Retreat

    View video from the 2015 retreat.

     

    This one-of-a-kind program includes four days of activities, guest speakers, and field trips highlighting best practices and the latest resources to revitalize your educational program or classroom. Get inspired, gain confidence, gather new ideas, and…

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    Online Courses

    The free course to the public provides the necessary background information for any educator interested in using eBird. To support this course, we’ve developed an eBird Essentials for Educators handout. Teacher-tested, we’ve laid out some of the best activities and…

  • Bird Communication

    Have you ever wondered what birds are saying as they sing, call, quack, and drum? With these dynamic activities, you and your students will investigate why and how birds communicate.

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    Kits 3-5

    Kits include lessons and activities that meet NGSS for grades 3-5. Comprehensive kits gives educators detailed resources to engage students and motivates them to get outdoors.