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| OUT8163 - Connecting People to Nature Through Birding |
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| In this course, explore activities that engage people in bird watching. Even if you are not a birder you will find these activities easy to implement. Specifically, participants will learn to teach others basic bird identification; explore a variety of programs that connect people to nature including citizen science and mist netting birds; discuss current bird conservation issues; and discover the possiblities of inspiring interest in birds through Flying WILD. |
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2 semester hours |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Educators, outdoor recreation planners, naturalists/interpreters, community outreach specialists, extension agents, resource managers, and others involved in educating people about birds. |
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- Teach others basic bird identification skills using classroom and field techniques;
- Apply group management techniques to birding field trips;
- Use the principles of inquiry to develop a project;
- Participate in a Citizen Science project;
- Identify ways to attract formal educators and Hispanic audiences to your programs;
- Participate in a mini-Flying WILD workshop;
- Model proper mist netting etiquette and safety practices;
- Exchange and gain new ideas from fellow educators, and
- Discuss bird conservation issues.
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| Length: 4 days/32 hours |
Availability: Annually |
Contact: |
Juanita Gustines |
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juanita_gustines@fws.gov |
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304/876 7956 |
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National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
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