Kids and Nature

What Is the Purpose of Our Youth Education Activities?

Eastside Audubon volunteers believe that children who learn about birds and the environment at an early age are more likely to become adult stewards of the environment. Education Committee members are dedicated to fostering an appreciation of fauna and flora in all students.

The Challenge

Develop in youth a sense of stewardship of the earth (click on link to see details).

How Do We Meet This Challenge?

Throughout the year, volunteers give presentations and classes at schools, camps, science fairs, parks and nature centers. During the summer, we partner with the Kirkland Parks Department and sponsor workshops and field trips for their campers.

We present workshops on a variety of bird-related subjects, for a range of ages. Read more in our Letter to Educators. All presentations are interactive, hands-on and can be adapted to the needs of students. A walk to look for and identify birds can be added to any of the presentations.

In addition, the committee also provides scholarships for low-income students to attend camps with an environmental focus.

For more information or to help out, contact: education@eastsideaudubon.com

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The mission of Eastside Audubon is to protect, preserve and enhance natural ecosystems and our communities for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people.