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You
can receive a copy of Flying WILD: An Educator’s
Guide to Celebrating Birds by attending and successfully
completing a Flying WILD Educator Training. We are currently working to build a network of training partners throughout the United States.
Contact us to determine if training is currently available in your location, or if
If you are not located near a City Partner and would like to order a copy of Flying WILD:
An Educator’s Guide to Celebrating Birds click here.
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Educators receive a minimum 3-hour workshop that is fun-filled and interactive, with hands-on experiences in conducting activities and implementing the Flying WILD program. The training is ideal for teachers, environmental educators, school administrators, after-school program staff, and youth group/service organization leaders.
Click here to find a workshop near you.
Training participants receive:
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Flying
WILD: An Educator's Guide to Celebrating Birds;
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a detailed orientation on how to use the
guide and options for implementing Flying WILD;
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background information on migratory birds;
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practice conducting Flying WILD activities;
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an overview of how Flying WILD activities
connect to subject areas across the curriculum;
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contact information and networking opportunities
for working with local bird experts and conservation organizations;
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suggestions for organizations and businesses to involve from the local community;
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guidance on festival planning and implementation--including
determining the size and scope of a festival, the "nuts-and-bolts" logistical considerations, and maximizing the educational
benefits of a festival;
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and strategies for assessing student learning
and evaluating the program's success.
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