Educator Trek: Bringing up Birders

  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Prairie Ridge

A group of students looks through binoculars

Whether you teach writing or science, or work with elementary or high school students, birds can be a powerful jumping off point for classroom lessons. Join us as we dive into the world of birds, providing educators with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to integrate birds into classroom lessons. Learn about basic bird biology, build observation skills through the lens of bird watching, and learn how to integrate avian citizen science into your classroom. Educators will leave this workshop with a new understanding of bird ecology, as well as how to integrate birds into classroom learning. Participants will leave with lesson plans, activities, and additional resources to support classroom implementation.

Eligibility: This workshop is educators (includes teachers, administrators, pre-service or substitute teachers; non-formal educators; anyone working on their EE certification).

Credit: 7 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program 

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The full workshop fee is due when you register and payment is via credit card. Registration for most Educator Treks is on a first-come, first-served basis. Treks fill quickly, so register early!

Details

  • Fee: $35 (Participants will receive lessons and resources to facilitate integrating birds into their classroom).
  • Requirements: For educators (includes teachers, administrators, pre-service or substitute teachers; non-formal educators; anyone working on their EE certification).
  • Program Instructor(s): Emma Blackford
  • Activity Level: Easy to Moderate: Walking on uneven surfaces and extended time outdoors in winter weather
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Details

Date:
December 13
Times:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fee:
$35 (Participants will receive lessons and resources to facilitate integrating birds into their classroom).
Event Tags:
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Venue

Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom

Prairie Ridge

Prairie Ridge Ecostation

1671 Gold Star Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607 United States
Phone:
919.707.8878

Organizer

Emma Blackford
919.707.8880