Connecting children to birds
The latest session in the Birding Buddies Online Series explored the connection between Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and artistic expression, emphasizing their roles in fostering a deeper connection with nature. The goal was to equip participants with creative tools to engage with the natural world by tapping into their emotions.
The Young Birders’ Workshop (YBW) is a 4-week online workshop for 10-13 year old kids, a unique opportunity for young birders to take the next step in their birding journey. The Young Birders’ Workshop (YBW) 2024 has just concluded, leaving behind a trail of fond memories and knowledge gained by enthusiastic participants.
Ready to test your bird knowledge in a fun way? We’re happy to bring you this series of online quizzes and will try to publish one every month. Try out our new Picto-Bird Quiz! Let’s see how many you can get right!
Ovee Thorat is a nature educator who collaborates with school teachers in Kashmir on nature learning. She hopes that we will explore the nature socio-emotional learning (NSEL) aspects of nature learning. She aims to be more inclusive and context-based in her work. Ovee is currently a fellow with Nature Classrooms.
One such story, shared by Lynn Kemigisha from Uganda, speaks to the playful mystique surrounding Kamushungushungu. Children would eagerly seek guidance from the eagle, asking whimsical questions about their future paths. They believed that the Long-crested Eagle, held the key to revealing the origin of their future partners.
In this blog series, we showcase interesting and creative assignments received as part of The Wonder of Birds free online […]
Early Bird recently collaborated with the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Commission to foster linkages between children and nature through rural libraries. We trained 500 rural librarians in Karnataka to serve as bird educators who will provide children with the opportunity to learn all about birds through their libraries.
Pocket guides are companions on the field for birding enthusiasts, offering quick reference and insights, on the go. Compact and […]
‘How to be a Birding Buddy’ workshop held in Kolkata in collaboration with the Birdwatchers’ Society
Sayee Girdhari is a nature educator from Pune, Maharashtra. She wants people to be as fascinated and curious about plants as they are about birds, mammals and other charismatic beings. Her work involves talking about plants full-time and facilitating a connection with them.