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  • Tommy Acri, Student Employee

    I am a rising senior at Cornell University studying Plant Sciences, with minors in Education & Environment and Sustainability. I am from a small coastal city in Connecticut on the Long Island Sound, which meant I spent most of my…

  • Youth Action for Birds Resources

    Here you will find resources and links for the leader guide, eBird Explorers: Youth Action for Birds.

    Download the lesson slides for the whole curriculum. You will need to download the PowerPoint from Box and open them with PowerPoint for the…

  • “Students as Scientists” Resources for K-5th Grade

    Find all the supporting resources you need to implement Students as Scientist in K-5th grade classrooms.

  • A group of educators sit around a table and discuss an activity they are working on at a training.
    Professional Development for Teams and Districts

    Nature Connection

    Participatory Science

    Inquiry

    In-person workshops

    Synchronous webinars

    Online courses

    Blended trainings

    I have been to a bunch of teacher PD, and this one is THE BEST! Class act! You all thought of everything. I still cannot believe how lucky I am to have been part…

  • Exploring Biodiversity & Change with eBird Workshop (Santa Cruz, CA)

    Dates:  Wednesday-Friday, June 28-30, 2023

    Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm plus optional evening activities.

    Location: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Santa Cruz, CA

    Audience:  Teachers and nonformal educators who teach 6-12th grade students

    During this fun, three-day learning experience, you’ll practice citizen science, spend…

  • Connecting with Nature…a Learning Retreat (Ohio)

    Dates:  Tuesday-Thursday, June 20-22, 2023

    Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm everyday

    Location: Cedar Ridge Lodge inside Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, OH 43119

    Audience : K-5th grade educators

    We’re excited to invite you to register for this relaxing,…

  • Workshops & Retreats

    We offer transformative professional development opportunities that empower you to engage your students in nature-based participatory science and inquiry. Join us at an upcoming workshop or explore opportunities for trainings at your location.

    Dates: July 15-17, 2025 Location: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca,…

  • Free Book Guides

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

  • Kids playing migration obstacle
    Discover Birds! Workshop

    Calling all non-formal educators to join us for a fun and active one-day workshop. You’ll practice citizen science, get to spend time outdoors, and learn more about birds. You’ll also receive our Discover Birds! kit, and leave ready to…