Five Hands-on Activities to Celebrate National Bird Day
Mark your calendars! January 6 is National Bird Day and we’ve compiled a list of fun activities to help young people learn about the important role birds play in our environment.
Exploring a Local Park
Activities to Explore Winter Ecology
Winter ecology studies the inter-relationships between animals, insects, and plants with their habitat in the winter. Explore the plethora of adaptations trees and other living things have to survive winter conditions.
Take a Gratitude Walk
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to get outside to refuel and recharge yourself by taking a gratitude walk! A gratitude walk helps us pause, reflect, and give thanks to every person and living thing in our natural world.
An Intergenerational Approach to PLT’s Lifetime of Learning
See how Lola Coleman, a former PLT facilitator and retired teacher, brings PLT environmental education to senior citizens, sparking powerful intergenerational discussions on caring for nature and inspiring collective community action.
Family-Friendly Outdoor Learning Activities
Get your learners outside this summer with fun and educational activities perfect for families! From exploring local parks to uncovering nature in your own backyard, these engaging outdoor adventures will help kids develop observational skills, creativity, and a love for the natural world.
Engage Students With Pollinator Activities for World Bee Day
Engage students in learning about the vital role of bees and other pollinators with these engaging activities for World Bee Day. From exploring the bee life cycle to creating pollinator inventions, these hands-on projects cater to various grade levels and learning styles.
World Migratory Bird Day: Reflections on Home
What makes a home? Explore these resources (perfect for World Migratory Bird Day on May 13) by guest author Naamal De Silva of the American Bird Conservancy, and reflect on our relationships with birds, nature, and the idea of “home”.
Ways to Give Back to Your Community on Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service
There are many ways, big and small, to give back. On January 15, 2024, we can volunteer as a way not only to honor the legacy of Dr. King but also to come together to improve our communities. We’ve compiled a list of service projects you can do with the youth in your life on MLK Day and throughout the year.
Everything Is Connected: The Benefits of Native Bird, Insect, and Tree Species
Native species are essential to healthy ecosystems. These species have had years of evolution to adapt to weather, seasons, and other living things around them. Native birds and insects in particular keep our environments in balance. Take a look at the importance of native birds and insects in our natural environments and how we can introduce students to these concepts in tangible ways.
Celebrating National Park Week
April 17 – 25, 2021 is National Park Week! Celebrate this annual week-long celebration by teaching your students about public lands and the many contributions of Black Americans to the National Parks System, and encouraging the exploration of these culturally and historically significant areas.