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Thanks to a $1,000 grant, students from Manatee Bay Elementary’s Kestrel program were able to monitor the American Kestrel throughout the state of Florida.

There are plenty reasons for people to love windows—they let in natural light, they make rooms feel bigger, and they remind us that no matter how long we spend cooped up indoors at work or at school, there’s still a…

Hanging a bird feeder outside your classroom window not only provides food to your feathered friends, but also engages students in observing and learning about birds and their behaviors. Whether you have multiple classroom feeders or you have yet to…

Lisa DeRado is the Director of the Cortland County Teacher Center and Co-Director of the NYS Southern Tier Teacher Center Network where she coordinates local and regional learning and training opportunities for teachers. Prior to that Lisa was s a member of…

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Below are all the supplemental and electronic resources for Life in a Nest.

As you progress through the Life in a Nest activities, you may be interested in going further with nesting birds. We recommend you check out the Cornell Lab’s participatory science project…

Our high-definition cameras give you and your students a wonderfully unique glimpse into the real lives of birds. Nest cams make an excellent supplement to your unit!

Our high-definition cameras give you and your students a wonderfully unique glimpse into the real lives of birds. This nesting season, we encourage you to join the excitement and tune in during one of the most dynamic times of birds’…

Comprehensive kits and lessons gives educators detailed resources to engage students while meeting NGSS and State Standards! Environmental literacy and outdoor education will give students a better view of their local environments with these kits.