Sunday, April 10, 2011

O.W.L. Is More Than Just a Bird

The World Bird Sanctuary offers several environmental educational programs through our Office of Wildlife Learning (O.W.L.).  


We take our programs and shows into schools, zoos, theme parks, festivals, corporations and more.  We offer a variety of programs here on our site as well.
 One of our most popular programs is Raptor Awareness
A few of our most popular and well-traveled programs include: Raptor Awareness, Critters for Kids, Wings for Tots and Fur, Feathers and Scales.  We offer many other wonderful programs, such as Prairie Preservation, Stripping the World  (this program discusses illegally traded wildlife items such as ivory and coral, and includes some of our endangered ambassadors), Extreme Ecosystems  (this program discusses the Earth’s five major biomes and an animal representative from each), Animal Armor and Avian Aerodynamics.
 Wings for Tots is perfect for the younger children
Want to stretch your legs and learn about our planet at the same time?  Plan a trip to WBS to see our birds, mammals and reptiles and schedule time with a Naturalist for Birds, Bugs & Bark, Rock Hunt or Freshwater Findings.  All three of these programs include an adventure on foot through WBS’s scenic trails.
 Fur, Feathers & Scales is just right for the pre-school set
Whatever kind of group you have, small or large, young or old, WBS has a program for you.  We can even customize a program for you.  We also offer displays of birds of prey, mammals, reptiles or combinations.
 Owl Laboratory is a great discovery program for young and old alike
Looking for a unique teaching tool to compliment a lesson?  Check out our Resource Nest Boxes that can be rented out for a two-week period.  Topics include: Protect Our Planet; Rocks Rock; Talon Tote and Where We Live.  These are excellent resources for home schools and classrooms alike.

For a list of available programs and other resources, visit our home web page at www.worldbirdsanctuary.org and click on the “Programs” tab.  There you will find program descriptions, age recommendations and more.  Be sure to click through the different headings such as “For Your Classroom”, “For Your Field Trip” and “For Your Group”.  WBS offers Scout Badge Programs, which are listed as well.

If you are interested in scheduling one of our programs either at our facility or yours, please call our Education Department at 636-225-4390 ext. 0 and ask to speak with one of our Schedulers.

WBS’s environmental educational programs are developed in accordance with the State of Missouri’s Show-Me Standards for education in life science.

Submitted by Billie Baumann, World Bird Sanctuary Outreach Coordinator

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