Environmental Education in the Community
Bird conservation starts with community involvement!. We offer many opportunities for the public to enjoy birds and habitats and learn about avian science and conservation. Please see below for general descriptions and visit our Events Calendar to learn about upcoming events, or contact Outreach Intern Gabbie Burns at outreach_intern@sfbbo.org to learn more. If you would like to be an environmental education volunteer, please click on the volunteer application below.
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Bird & Habitat Walks
We offer bird and habitat walks that showcase a variety of ecosystems and species year-round throughout the Bay Area to showcase the science and habitat work we are doing. These events are free to SFBBO members, $5.00 for students, and $10 for nonmembers. |
Bird Banding Demos
We offer banding demos at our field station so people can tour our mist nets and view birds "in the hand." Demos are in the spring and fall and are free for SFBBO members, $5.00 for students, and $10 for nonmembers. We also arrange tours for groups. |
Nest Viewings
We offer nest viewings to introduce people to the colonial waterbirds that nest near their homes. Events happen March through July and are free and open to all ages. Participants get to see birds through a spotting scope and hear stories from the field. |
Science Talks
Participants can meet our scientists and citizen scientists and learn the latest about our avian research. We also invite guest scientists to share their work on diverse topics. Talks are free to SFBBO members, $5.00 for students, and $10 for nonmembers. |
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Bird Language Classes
Educator Jeff Caplan introduces people to the five common voices of song birds; helps them interpret the meaning of bird sounds and behavior; and teaches them to connect with birds in every environment. Workshops are $60 for adults and $15 for kids. |
Corporate Groups
Our scientists give Lunch N' Learn presentations and bring science activities to corporate events. We also lead walks for corporate groups and engage them in our habitat restoration work. Events are great team building experiences that also help birds. |
Plover Docent Tours
Docents volunteer along trails in Foster City, Menlo Park, and Hayward to teach passersby about the Snowy Plovers that use habitat along these trails. Tours are drop-in and free and occur during the second and fourth week of each month, Wednesday through Sunday. |
Community Events
We participate in Earth Day fairs, bird festivals, and community events throughout the Bay Area where we meet the public, lead hands-on avian science activities, and share information about how people can get involved in and support our work. |
Environmental Education Volunteer Application