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The K-12 Education team provides immersive professional development opportunities to help teachers succeed. We have helped thousands of educators with the tools, skills, and support so they can effectively engage students in the outdoors, participatory science, inquiry, and STEAM learning….

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. Future Workshops 2026 Summer Educator Retreat We…

K-12 Education Program Assistant Stephanie was born and raised in Costa Rica where she developed her passion for nature, which led her to earn a B.S. in Biology from the University of Costa Rica. After graduating, she worked in various capacities: leading…

Engage your students in Participatory Science with Project FeederWatch Hardy Hummer © Maggie MacDonald  FeederWatch Classroom Guide  Project FeederWatch (PFW) is a November-April survey of birds that visit schoolyards, backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. …

Our friends at Celestron help us support educators around the country by providing sets of binoculars to those interested in implementing participatory science or nature-based investigations into their teaching or programs. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and be sure to check back…

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…

If you missed our special guest webinar, read on! Our guest presenter was Kristin Hunter-Thompson, founder of Dataspire. Kristin is passionate about data literacy and improving science education. The webinar brought together educators who were interested in building students’ data…

Teach science content while participating in the eBird participatory science project with the eBird Explorers units! These complete resources provide educators with fun, hands-on lessons that connect kids to nature through the world of birds. Each grade-band offers youth the…

Photo credit: Wayne Jeansonne Are you looking for ways to involve your students in the community while teaching them valuable information? Consider introducing service-learning in the classroom, which combines academic study, civic engagement, and practical experience. The Cornell Lab of…