In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations about birds, conservation, and climate change.
Type
Program
Cost
Fee per class
Alberta Location
Alberta -
Aspen View, Battle River, Black Gold, Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Chinook's Edge, Clearview, Edmonton, Elk Island, Foothills, Fort McMurray, Fort Vermilion, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Parkland, Peace River, Pembina Hills, Red Deer, Rocky View, St. Albert, Sturgeon, Wetaskiwin
In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations about birds, conservation, and climate change.
Additional Details
Languages:
English, French
Location:
In-class/school (indoor), Field trip (outdoor)
Format:
Online (live), In-person
Activity Length:
Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO) is the oldest bird observatory in western Canada and has been monitoring the local breeding and migratory birds since 1984.The BBO conducts research focused on monitoring bird populations and environmental education.
In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations to schools, daycares, after-school groups, senior’s residences, and private and other events. Most presentations are 60 minutes, with adapted 30 minute presentation for Pre-K/Kindertgarten audiences, or groups that require a shorter time frame.
Accessibility
Accommodations for physical disabilities
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO) is the oldest bird observatory in western Canada and has been monitoring the local breeding and migratory birds since 1984.The BBO conducts research focused on monitoring bird populations and environmental education.
In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations to schools, daycares, after-school groups, senior’s residences, and private and other events. Most presentations are 60 minutes, with adapted 30 minute presentation for Pre-K/Kindertgarten audiences, or groups that require a shorter time frame.
More Info
& How to Register
You can find a pamphlet detailing presentation topics and detailed explanations of curriculum links on our website. We book through JotForm, which is also linked on our website.