Workshops & Retreats

We offer transformative professional development opportunities that empower you to engage your students in nature-based citizen science and inquiry. Join us at an upcoming workshop or explore opportunities for trainings at your location.


Upcoming Workshops

STANYS Conference (Syracuse, NY)

Citizen Science: Engage all Students in Authentic Outdoor Science

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023

Time: 8:15 – 10:15 am ET

Location:  Syracuse Mariott Downtown – Conesus Room

Students as Scientists: Nature-based Inquiry

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023

Time: 1:45 – 2:45 pm ET

Location:  Oncenter Convention Center – Meeting Room 3

Inspiring Curiosity with Wildlife Cams

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

Location:  Oncenter Convention Center – Meeting Room 1


Past Workshops

The Rio Salado Nina Mason Pulliam Audubon Center where the workshop will be held.

eBird Explorers Workshop

Dates: February 25-26, 2023

Location: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix, AZ

Audience: K-8th grade educators

Discover Birds! Workshop

Date: Monday, February 27, 2023

Location: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix, AZ

Audience: Non-formal educators

Supporting Students in Nature-based Learning Conference

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023

LocationThe Wild Center, Tupper Lake, NY

Audience: K-12 educators

Exploring Birds & Biodiversity with eBird Workshop

Dates: June 12-14, 2023

Location: Earlewood Park, Columbia, SC

Audience: 3rd-8th grade educators

Connecting with Nature… A Learning Retreat

Dates: June 20-22, 2023

Location:  Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Galloway, OH

Audience: K-5th grade educators

Exploring Biodiversity & Change with eBird Workshop

Dates: June 28-30, 2023

Location:  UCSC Arboretum, Santa Cruz, CA

Audience: 6th-12th grade educators

Summer Educator’s Retreat

Dates: July 23-27, 2023

Location:  Pyramid Life Center, Paradox, NY

Audience: K-12 educators

Building Local Connection and Global Perspectives with Citizen Science

Date: October 20, 2023

Location: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA

Audience: California Science Education Conference (CASE) attendees

Science Learning at Your Window

Date: October 20, 2023

Location: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA

Audience: California Science Education Conference (CASE) attendees

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning: Often Misunderstood But Inherently Valuable

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023

Location:  Kansas City Convention Center – 2203

Audience: National Science Teachers Association Conference (NSTA) attendees

Inspiring Curiosity with Wildlife Cams

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023

Location:  Kansas City Convention Center – 2209

Audience: National Science Teachers Association Conference (NSTA) attendees

Students as Scientists: Nature-Based Inquiry

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location:  Kansas City Convention Center – 2104 B

Audience: National Science Teachers Association Conference (NSTA) attendees