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Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms play in their environment. Our all inclusive kit challenges students to think critically about these ecological roles and to make evidence-based predictions.

By Barbara Jacobs-Smith, K-12 Education Team Resident Teacher Advisor
This blog is the first in our series on Outdoor Education.

As teachers and leaders of young people, I think we have an obligation to take children outside to learn whenever it’s practical…

Lincoln Elementary School in Madison, WI, hopes to strengthen local communities and foster pride by providing their families, students, and teachers with access to outdoor learning activities.

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…

Join Caroline in habitat exploration in your own neighborhood with these excellent student activities. Get to know your local habitat!

The On Gull Beach – Teacher’s Guide features a variety of activities that target national science, English, mathematics, and art education standards for grades PreK-2.

Pair the On Duck Pond book with a free downloadable guide that both meets NGSS and engages students. Supplemental resources include engaging videos, images and much more.

The On Bird Hill – Teacher’s Guide is a free download that features activities that help educators meet standards in a fun and engaging way.

The flexibility and creativity of building a bird or nature club can be both exciting and daunting. Join us to discover the essential tips for starting a bird or nature club and explore some examples of engaging projects such as…