Give a Child a Ride to the Wild
Inspiring kids to have an appreciation for birds, wildlife and the conservation efforts needed to protect their habitats is key to sustaining the quality of life in Manatee County...and throughout the world.
Inspiring kids to have an appreciation for birds, wildlife and the conservation efforts needed to protect their habitats is key to sustaining the quality of life in Manatee County...and throughout the world.
The "Give a Child a Ride to the Wild" program brings training, activities, and materials to educators interested in exposing students to hands-on, interactive learning about wildlife and their habitats. The program allows young people the chance to use critical thinking skills while exploring the nature around them.
The "Give a Child a Ride to the Wild" program brings training, activities, and materials to educators interested in exposing students to hands-on, interactive learning about wildlife and their habitats. The program allows young people the chance to use critical thinking skills while exploring the nature around them.
A heartfelt thanks to the Manatee County Foundation and Manatee Fish and Game for their support which provides the majority contribution to the funds required to make this program possible!
A heartfelt thanks to the Manatee County Foundation and Manatee Fish and Game for their support which provides the majority contribution to the funds required to make this program possible!
During this program, students will hear about these birding basics:
During this program, students will hear about these birding basics:
What Makes a Bird...a Bird?
What Makes a Bird...a Bird?
Getting Started with a Field Guide (and Bird Checklists)
Getting Started with a Field Guide (and Bird Checklists)
Ten Common Birds of Florida at Felt's Audubon Preserve
Ten Common Birds of Florida at Felt's Audubon Preserve
Feeding Birds
Feeding Birds
Exploring Bird Habitat
Exploring Bird Habitat
Mysteries of Migration
Mysteries of Migration
All about Owls
All about Owls
Grassland Birds and Their Habitat
Grassland Birds and Their Habitat
Nature Journaling Activities
Nature Journaling Activities
Groups of Birds
Groups of Birds
Bird Songs & Calls
Bird Songs & Calls
Birds & Their Environment
Birds & Their Environment
Bird Body Systems
Bird Body Systems
Manatee Audubon is always in need of funding for this initiative. Not only are there material costs, but there are also high costs for bus transportation of students to & from Felts Audubon Preserve.
Manatee Audubon is always in need of funding for this initiative. Not only are there material costs, but there are also high costs for bus transportation of students to & from Felts Audubon Preserve.