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- September 19 – Building Local Connection and Global Perspectives with eBird Citizen Science
The eBird citizen-science project has billions of observations submitted by people around the world, including students. eBird’s maps, graphs, and charts provide an incredible opportunity for students to explore and interpret data. We’ll explore online tools that make it simple…
- 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…