People will only conserve what they care about, but people are decreasingly connected to nature. Our Community Naturalists deliver in-person and virtual environmental education programs to people of all ages to create lasting connections with nature in their communities. To engage even more people in bird conservation, we develop trainings and resources for educators.

If you're a parent, teacher, or educator, we can help you foster a love of nature and interest in science among your students. Download our free education resources, learn new curricula at an educator workshop, get involved in volunteer science programs, or join us for a field program in Wyoming or Colorado! Sign up for emails to hear about upcoming opportunities. For questions, please contact jacelyn.downey@audubon.org.

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Educator Resources

Free activities, lesson plans, and other resources for connecting your students to nature.

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Family Resources

Connect your kids to nature with these activities, games, and other resources.

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Community Science

Turn your passion for birding into science.

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Community Naturalist in Colorado

Based out of Pagosa Springs, our Community Naturalist program provides youth and adult education programming to southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. Learn about the programs we offer and how you can get involved.

Birds

The Dos and Don’ts of Helping Baby and Injured Birds

By Zach Hutchinson

Learn how to tell if a bird really needs your help, and what you should do if it does.

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How to Build a Pollinator House

By Keith Bruno

Attract native mason bees by building a place for them to nest.

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Plant Native Plants With Seed Tape

By Jacelyn Downey

A seven-step activity for planting small seeds with your kids.

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Signs of Life

By Jacelyn Downey

Try this activity to help kids notice the animal signs around them.

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The Pagosa Springs 2020 Christmas Bird Count

By Keith Bruno

Counting Birds Because it Matters

Bird Banding

Bird Banding at 12 Years Old

By Evan Barrientos

See how Audubon Rockies has helped one young scientist become a skilled bird bander.

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Monitoring the Adorable and Imperiled Pika

By Keith Bruno

A new community science project connects students to climate change.

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Forests, Feathers, and Fire

By Zoe Clemmons

Colorado chapter starts a collaborative bird monitoring project.

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Wyoming BioBlitz 2019 Wrap Up

By Jacelyn Downey

How many species did we document? Find out here!

Habitat Hero

Encouraging Native Pollinators in Your Community

By Keith Bruno

Students released 700 native bees in Pagosa Springs (and no one was stung)!

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Lights Out

Every year billions of birds migrate through North American in the spring and fall. More than 80 percent of them travel at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows. Learn how you can help save them.