Education
Resources to Connect People with Birds
Parents, educators and other caregivers play an important role in nurturing children's connection with the natural world. We have resources for anyone who wants to help engage and inspire young people to explore nature and understand the important roles birds play in our lives and the health of the environment. Whether in the classroom or backyard, or at a park or a national wildlife refuge, opportunities to educate and explore abound.
Engaging Young People Through Arts and Science
Our hallmark education initiative, the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, has taught two generations of students about wetlands and waterfowl conservation through a dynamic science and arts curriculum that culminates in state and national art contests. The winning art nationally is made into the Junior Duck Stamp, which sells for $5 and benefits environmental education.Four Junior Duck Stamp curriculum guides offer innovative and engaging lesson plans focusing on scientific principles and our changing natural world; two of the guides are designed specifically for home school and non-formal education settings. These guides are free to download. Contact your state Junior Duck Stamp coordinator for more information about the curriculum or the art contest.