EDUCATION &
OUTREACH
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Education Table with birds
Background FYI: this may be an event where birds are appropriate as well as the tabled items. Table includes interactive elements to educate the public from feathers to bones to nests and more! Current blurb that would most match: If you are hosting an event, fair or lecture, consider inviting a BRC representative and Ambassador to interactively educate people of all ages about native bird species, their fascinating adaptations and the essential roles they play in safeguarding our local ecosystems.
o Stationed
o 2 hr max
o Space requirement: 3 6ft tables (two for materials, one for boxes); chairs; pop up / cover if outside; drop off location close to venue/table
o $400
Education Table without birds Background FYI: this may be an event where birds are not appropriate or too far away to travel to, like a large fair, nearby a high population potential for avian flu, etc. Table includes interactive elements to educate the public from feathers to bones to nests and more! Current blurb that would most match: If you are hosting an event, fair or lecture, consider inviting a BRC representative to interactively educate people of all ages about native bird species, their fascinating adaptations and the essential roles they play in safeguarding our local ecosystems.
o Stationed
o 2 hr max
o Space requirement: 1 6ft table; chair; pop up / cover if outside; drop off location close to venue/table
o $200
Assembly (with birds, school)
Current blurb that would most match: Get ready for an unforgettable experience as our Ambassadors and their handlers interact with students in grades K-12. They will share age-appropriate information about local wild birds and the many human impacts we impose on both our environment and the birds who share it. Their stories will engage and inspire.
o Prep area for birds
o 1 hr
o Capacity: 65 students
o Space requirement: 2 6ft tables (one for materials, one for boxes); pop up / cover if outside; drop off location close to venue/table
o $500
Preferred requests Dates are Mon - Fri Only and presentations run for roughly 1 hour
Presentation (with birds, non-school) Background FYI: this may be an event at a wine club pick up, currently a winery is hosting an owl night and wanting to learn about owls and the role of rodent control, etc. We’ve been invited to businesses to discuss the important roles of certain species or groups as well.. Current blurb that would most match:
If you are hosting an event, consider inviting a BRC educator and Ambassador to interactively educate people of all ages about native bird species, their fascinating adaptations and the essential roles they play in safeguarding our local ecosystems.
o Prep area for birds
o 1 hr
o Capacity: TBD based on required fields below
o Space requirement: 2 6ft tables (one for materials, one for boxes); pop up / cover if outside; drop off location close to venue/table
o $500
Preferred requests Dates are Mon - Fri Only and presentations run for roughly 1 hour
Presentation (non-bird – ex. Lyons/Kiwanis Clubs, Audubon presentations, etc.)
Background FYI: this is an educational powerpoint presentation with accompanying themed materials made by one of our knowledgeable educators. This has traditionally been for Lyons Club/Kiwanis or similar Meeting, Audubon
chapter meetings, etc) Current blurb that would most match:
If you are hosting an event, fair or lecture, consider inviting a BRC representative to interactively educate people of all ages about native bird species, their fascinating adaptations and the essential roles they play in safeguarding our local ecosystems.
o 1 hr max
o Capacity: unlimited
o Space requirement: 1 table (for materials); pop up / cover if outside; drop off location close to venue/table, microphone, powerpoint capability
o Donations suggested
Field Trip/On site presentation (to BRC)
An onsite visit will introduce you to many of our avian Ambassadors. In our outdoor education pavilion, you will learn about each bird’s history, species, unique personality, and the valuable roles they fulfill in keeping our environment healthy. You’ll also learn about the life-saving work we do every day, rescuing injured and orphaned birds in order to heal and return them to the wild.
These visits are offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11am or 1pm and run for roughly 1 hour
o Up to 5 people $60
o 6-10 people $120
o 11-20 people $200
o 21 and up $500 (this would also include school groups)
o Capacity: 65 students