Education

Seattle Audubon inspires people of all ages to learn about and enjoy birds and the natural environment. Our education programs provide hands-on opportunities for students, adults, and families to satisfy their curiosity and improve their observation skills and appreciation.

“In the end, we will conserve only what we love.
We will love only what we understand.
We will understand only what we are taught.”
-Baba Dioum, Senegal

Nature Camp 2008
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Based in Magnuson Park in Seattle, Seattle Audubon Nature Camp has a long history of safe, fun and educational summer enrichment programs, where children and teens can learn about birds and nature in a challenging and caring environment.

Cascades Banding Camp for Teens
August 11-15, 2008
Registration begins Thursday, April 10!
Our Cascades Banding Camp is a partnership between Puget Sound Bird Observatory and Seattle Audubon. Departing from Seattle to its base in Wenatchee National Forest, camp trains high school students aged 15-18 from around the country in bird-banding techniques.

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BIRDS NEAR AND FAR SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE
Monday, June 30 to Thursday, July 3, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.
Most appropriate for grades 4-10

Join Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Audubon to learn more about our feathered friends, from eagles to ostriches. This institute includes three and a half days at the zoo exploring the physical and behavioral characteristics of birds of the world and a half day in the field with Seattle Audubon staff observing and learning about our local bird life. Ideas will be provided for engaging students in learning about birds, bird migration and conservation issues, while meeting state learning requirements.

Cost: $30 materials fee. Clock hours (24) available for $2/clock hour or two quarter credits available for $35 pre credit (pending)
Application due date: Friday, May 2, 2008

Advance registration by fax or mail is required for the workshops. Please use this downloadable Teacher Workshops Application Form. Obtaining these online forms requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download it free here.

Education

• Finding Urban Nature (FUN) - Elementary School Programs

Finding Urban Nature (FUN) - Helping elementary school kids explore and appreciate nature on their own school grounds.

• Nature Camp--Register Now!

Fun, hands-on learning for the young and curious Naturalist!

• BirdWatch - High School

BirdWatch brings teens together to explore Northwest ecology, gain skills, and make a positive contribution.

• Master Birder Program 2007

The Master Birder program provides the background needed to become a leader or an active participant in the education, advocacy, preservation, and/...

• Adult Classes

A rich selection of birding and natural history classes for adults, taught by engaging and qualified instructors.

• Education Resources

Informational booklets, workbooks and nature slides designed for students or young birders.

• Education Kits

Education Kits, developed by the Seattle Audubon Education staff, enhance your classroom's environmental education and science units.