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  • girls with hands-on activities
    June 11 – Wild About Art: Creatively Connecting Science and Nature Through Art

    What do art and science have in common? Observation! Discover fun, hands-on activities that build observation skills through art.

  • eBird Explorers: Youth Action for Birds

    Designed for out-of-school settings, these 11 hour-long lessons use birds and the eBird as the spark to get youth ages 8-15 excited about nature and science.

  • Kids in the garden holding up their hands.
    May 21 – Enhancing Schoolyard Habitats for Birds

    School gardens and habitat improvement projects provide the context for multidisciplinary lessons and offer a wonderful opportunity to engage students in hands-on, project-based learning. Students engaged in outdoor learning and school gardens are likely to experience academic, physical, emotional, social,…

  • A live-streaming bird cam inside the nest box of an American Kestrel captures the parent feeding three chicks.
    April 16 – From Egg to Adult: Exploring the Nesting Cycle

    Explore the world of nesting birds through observing wild nests, building nest boxes, and participating in citizen science. Then talk to an expert about the do’s and don’ts of observing nesting birds.

  • Diving Into the Science Process

    Learn about the seven components of the science process and how to integrate them into your classroom.

  • March 19 – Inspiring and Refining Scientific Questions

    Facilitating open-ended inquiry investigations with students creates opportunities for powerful, authentic science learning. One of the most challenging aspects of guiding students through the science process is helping them develop testable , scientific questions. Join us as we discover ways…

  • February 19 – Learning Beyond Four Walls: Panel Discussion

    Outdoor education has a lot of benefits, but it can be hard to know where to start. Learn from a panel of experienced teachers who have embraced outdoor learning. You’ll have the chance to hear about their experiences and ask…

  • Avian Love Languages

    Discover avian courtship rituals and some playful and diverse romance tips from the experts of the skies.

  • January 15 – Great Backyard Bird Count

    Discover the excitement of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). If you’re interested in getting your kids participating in bird watching and citizen science, the GBBC is a great place to start.