[BCNnet] Flying Wild

[Glenn Gabanski]

Flying Wild

BCN would like to pass along information about an exciting 
opportunity to work with the Illinois Audubon Society to help 
educators complete the Flying Wild curriculum in local middle 
schools. Flying Wild is a thorough science curriculum that focuses on 
the study of birds, with the goals of teaching students the 
importance of bird conservation and stewardship. Created by the 
Council for Environmental Education, Flying Wild has familiar 
national sponsors: American Birding Association, American Zoo and 
Aquarium Association, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Wildlife 
Federation, Partners in Flight, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, 
and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Local sponsors include the Illinois 
Audubon Society, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Environmental Education 
Association of Illinois.

Birders could assist local teachers by facilitating classroom or 
outdoor Flying Wild Activities. They could teach students how to 
photograph birds, use binoculars and scopes, build nest boxes, 
conduct bird counts, help students complete habitat projects, and 
coordinate an International Migratory Bird Day festival.  Illinois 
Audubon Society's Executive Director, Tom Clay, said at a recent 
planning meeting "We birders can share our passion for birds with 
students!"  How cool is that, to pass on our enthusiasm and knowledge 
to a receptive group of young people!

The next step to bringing Flying Wild to Illinois schools is to train 
facilitators, which can include volunteers like us, educators, 
naturalists, and anyone committed to environmental education. 
Interested birders are asked to attend a facilitator/educator 
workshop.   (See schedule below.)

For more information please go to www.illinoisaudubon.org and click 
on the Flying Wild icon.

LD-010509
Date:	January 15, 2009
Time:	9am to 3pm
Sponsored by:  Vermilion County Conservation District
Location:  Kennekuk County Park
Cost:	$15
Facilitator:  Lara Darling

RS-022709
Date:	February 27, 2009
Time:	8am to 2:45pm (Optional Bird Walk 7am-8am
Sponsored by:  Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location:  Danada House & Atrium, 3S501 Naperville Rd, Wheaton
Cost:	$25 (before 11/15/08 - $30 after) includes breakfast/lunch
Facilitator:  Ron Skleney
For information please contact Linda Perry 630.850.8112

JP-032609
Date:	March 26, 2009
Time:	8am to Noon
Sponsored by:  Forest Preserve District of Will County
Location:  Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon
Cost:	$15
Facilitator:  Jessica Prince
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