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  • Conferences

    Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff, Canada We attend multiple conferences to deliver professional development opportunities that empower you to engage your students in nature-based participatory science and inquiry. Join us at an upcoming conference workshop, stop by our booth to…

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    Citizen Science in a Backyard Wetland Environment

    Since 2009, students at Sidwell Friends Middle School have been recording wildlife sightings which have included hawks and owls.

  • Celestron Binocular Grant

    Our friends at Celestron help us support educators around the country by providing sets of binoculars to those interested in implementing participatory science or nature-based investigations into their teaching or programs. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and be sure to check back…

  • Career Day: Wildlife Veterinary & Rehabilitation Session

    The Wildlife Veterinary & Rehabilitation session, facilitated by Kayla Shelley, gave incredible insight into the amazing careers you can pursue when you make Earth your boss! Kayla, a member of the K-12 Team, is a senior studying animal science and…

  • Career Day: Science and Conservation Biology

    The Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Team hosted an awesome Conservation Career Day called The Earth is my Boss! We had speakers from all over the world talk about their careers in environmental conservation. The first session, Science and Conservation…

  • Career Day: Engineering & Technology Session

    The Engineering and Technology session of The Earth is My Boss: Conservation Career Day had a panel of four talented professionals who shared their experiences using technology and engineering to protect the Earth. Our very own Susan Licher, Project Assistant…

  • Career Day: Education and Outreach Blog

    If you missed the Education and Outreach session of our Conservation Career Day, read on! Our very own Jennifer Fee, Manager of K-12 Education, facilitated the panel. She began by describing how she pursued a career in environmental education since…

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    By Science Topic

    Find our most popular resources by themes. For resources by grade level, please visit  Lessons and Activities. Habitat Owl Pellet Investigation helps students understand ecological roles and food webs. (Grades 3-8) Feathered Friends provides ways to understand habitat through local birds. (Grades…

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    Building Literacy Through Nature Resources

    Online resources and links for the K-2 eBird Kit. Find all the digital tools you need to accompany your kit.