Celestron Binocular Grant

Kids on a bridge look into the distance through binoculars.

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 in the fall for the release of our 2026 application.

2025 Grant Recipients

  • Willows Community High School, CA
  • Moorhead Area Public High School, MN
  • National Park Service, MA
  • Curtin Intermediate School, PA
  • Pony Express Elementary School, CA
  • Pleasanton High School, KS
  • Penns Manor Jr/Sr High School, PA
  • New Albany Elementary School, MS
  • Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary, CA
  • Richfield High School, MN
  • Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, FL
  • Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc., NY
  • Wedgewood Elementary School, TX
  • Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, MN
  • Charleston County Public Library, SC

We are pleased to announce that our 2024 recipients have been using these tools to bring their students joy while helping them learn about science and nature. Thanks to our friends at Celestron for making it possible!

A student looks through a pair of binoculars.
8th grade students from Westwind Elementary School.

“Our 8th grade class did Youth Action for Birds which was really successful.  These are kids who knew nothing about birds that became very excited about being able to identify birds on campus and out in their community.  Many came into class with pictures of birds that they saw outside of school.  The Celestron Binoculars were a huge hit and really made this unit exciting.” – Westwind Elementary School Teacher

PS321’s 5th grade Bird Club.

“Thank you for introducing me to the amazing world of birds. In the beginning I only knew the names of 9 or 10 species of birds. I now know 30 or 40… thank you for trusting me with the special binoculars.” – PS321 Student