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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.

  • A group of educators sit around a table and discuss an activity they are working on at a training.
    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…