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  • Biodiversity Detectives Resources

    Resources and links for the Biodiversity Detectives curriculum.

    Lesson 1: Bird Basics: Students learn the basic anatomy and characteristics unique to birds.

    The “You Can Be a Citizen Scientist” video explains the basics of citizen science and why anyone can participate.

    “Speciation: An Illustrated Introduction”…

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    Binoculars for Kids

    If you’re going outside to birdwatch with young people, you might have questions about how to identify birds and what tools you’ll need. This post explores how to obtain, use, and store a fundamental tool for birdwatching: binoculars. Binoculars can…

  • Best Apps for Birding with Kids

    Put the best tools for birding right in your pocket. These apps offer comprehensive information on bird identification, observation recording, and field guides. Explore which ones are right for you and your kids.

    If you are looking for a convenient and…

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    Belize Bird Fair 2015: It’s All About Our Birds!

    Crooked Tree Village hosted its first ever Bird Fair, which aimed to inspire local Belize City kids to become future conservation leaders, bird guides, and ornithologists.

  • BeastBox Activity Guide: Calls of the Wild

    The BeastBox game explores how animals use sound to communicate within their ecosystems in a fun and interactive way. This Calls of the Wild activity guide will help educators engage middle school students with the game while addressing key concepts.

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    Beaks!

    Explore how bird beaks are adapted for eating different foods with the fifth lesson in our free Feathered Friends resource. Students willexplore the concept of which beaks are best for what food and the many different sizes and shapes according to their specialized function for that species of bird.

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    Barbara Jacobs-Smith, Elementary School Teacher

    Barbara has spent over 40 years as an educators in various capacities. Currently, Barbara teaches a field ornithology class to first-fourth grade students at Brecker School in Minneapolis. The K-12 team had the privilege of spending a full year with…

  • Avian Love Languages

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

  • The Rio Salado Nina Mason Pulliam Audubon Center where the workshop will be held.
    Arizona K-8th grade “eBird Explorers Workshop”

    Dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26, 2023

    Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Sunday

    Location: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

    Application Deadline: December 15, 2022

    We’re excited to invite you…