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- Lee Fitzgerald, Student Employee
After years of fascination with the Lab of Ornithology, I recently started to work with the K-12 Education team in May 2023. As an Environment and Sustainability major concentrating in the humanities, I am passionate about the intersections of social…
- 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 curriculum, eBird Explorers: Youth Action for Birds.
Lesson slides for the whole curriculum.
Tips for Taking Youth Outside.
Birdability, a non-profit with resources for making birding more accessible.
Big Idea: Everyone has scientific skills,…
- “Students as Scientists” Resources for 6th-12th Grades
Find all the supporting resources you need to implement Students as Scientist in 6th-12th grade classrooms.
- “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.
- 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.
Due to Visitor Center renovations, we will not…