Resources for Connecting with Nature from Home

We have compiled a list of online resources for learning about and engaging with birds from home. If you’d like to suggest additional resources to add to this list, please email them to Sirena Lao, Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, at slao@sfbbo.org.  
 
Activities for kids and families:

SFBBO Burrowing Owl Game of Life (PDF)  |  El juego de la vida del Búho de Madriguera (PDF)
SFBBO Kids Bird Book Recommendations by Dudley Carlson
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Game
Audubon for Kids
Grassroots Ecology Biodiversity Bingo
National Geographic Kids
J&G Read Bird Books on YouTube
Skype A Scientist
Marshmallow Minds Design Challenge Curriculum
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: Enjoy Nature at Home
Golden Gate Audubon Society: Nature Activities for Kids
Santa Clara County Parks Videos
World Migratory Bird Day Thursday Storytime

Birds and art for all ages:

Nature journal tutorials from John Muir Laws
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Wall of Birds
National Audubon Society Sketch with Sibley videos 

Learning resources for older kids and adults:

SFBBO Science Talks and Birdy Hour Speaker Series
Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Feathers
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Academy Videos
Exploring by the Seat
Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Videos and Self-guided Field Trips
World Migratory Bird Day Book Club
Merlin App video tutorial by Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris
Peninsula Open Space Trust events

Bird live cams:

SF Bay Ospreys
Cal Falcons
Cornell Lab of Ornithology All About Birds Live Cams
Explore.org Live Cams