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.

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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.

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Training participants receive:

• Flying WILD: An Educator's Guide to Celebrating Birds;
  
• a detailed orientation on how to use the guide and options for implementing Flying WILD;
  
• background information on migratory birds;
  
• practice conducting Flying WILD activities;
  
• an overview of how Flying WILD activities connect to subject areas across the curriculum;
  
• contact information and networking opportunities for working with local bird experts and conservation organizations;
  
• suggestions for organizations and businesses to involve from the local community;
  

• 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;
  
• and strategies for assessing student learning and evaluating the program's success.