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  • “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.

    Dates: July 15-17, 2025 Location: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca,…

  • Free Book Guides

    These downloadable book guides include a variety of detailed activities that support student engagement with nature-themed kids’ books. Engage students while meeting NGSS, Math, ELA, and Art Standards.

  • Kids playing migration obstacle
    Discover Birds! Workshop

    Calling all non-formal educators to join us for a fun and active one-day workshop. You’ll practice citizen science, get to spend time outdoors, and learn more about birds. You’ll also receive our Discover Birds! kit, and leave ready to…

  • Stephanie Somerville Zamora, K-12 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 environmentally focused field trips…

  • 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.  To sign up for PFW, visit their website here.

    This FeederWatch Classroom Guide helps educators engage their K-8th…