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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…

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…

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…

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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Habitat Connections is a kit that engages kids with their local environment. (Grades 3-8)

Owl Pellet Investigation helps students understand ecological roles and food webs. (Grades 3-8)

Feathered Friends…

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

Through the creation of a school garden students at Edison Middle School are taking pride in their ability to help birds and other creatures while learning about ecosystems.

I joined the K-12 team because I am passionate about teaching science and getting kids excited about the outdoors and about learning. I’m an Animal Science major in the College of Agriculture and Life Science studying on the pre-veterinary medicine…

A mole, a vole or a shrew? What could those bones in your owl pellet possibly be? Download our free bone identification guide to solve the mystery!