Connect, Engage, and Educate
Want to learn more about birds? We've got you covered! BCA is passionate about bringing you knowledge in an engaging way. Our outreach programs come in many shapes and sizes depending on what you're interested in.
Contact Kyle at Kyle@bandingcoalition.org for more information about school group inquiries.
School and Scout Groups
BCA offers educational talks to grade school classes and scout groups for free as we have available time. These talks can cover a wide variety of avian topics to include: general migration, mechanics of bird flight, anatomy, conservation, bird banding basics, and why bird banding/research is important. Most talks can be suited for all ages but can be more technical depending on the class.
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Note: Please allow plenty of time to inquire about this opportunity as BCA's staff schedules fills months in advance. If we do not cover your area, we will try to get you in contact with the nearest organization. Groups are also welcome to schedule a time to visit our public banding stations. See events for more details.
Banding Demonstrations
Banding demonstrations are a great way to see birds up close while learning about why we band and the data recorded during the process. Demos fit very specific applications, locations and situations. Our focus on demonstrations include public events, school groups, and student-geared opportunities.
Guest Lectures
We have given a variety of guest lectures for numerous groups from small societies, to large birding events, and continued-education programs. We can cater to most requests on avian topics to ensure cohesiveness with your current material.
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​Guest lectures are also applicable to Garden Clubs, Birding Clubs, and Audubon Societies. We give guest lectures as time allows.
If you are interested in having us come give a talk, please contact Kyle Shepard at kyle@bandingcoalition.org for more details. **Please note, that we may ask for a donation to help cover gas to the talk and to support our work.
Public Banding Events
Throughout each year, BCA holds free publicly accessible and family-friendly banding events. Be sure to check our events page to see when and where the next one will be. To organize field trips, please contact Kyle Shepard at kyle@bandingcoalition.org well in advance if you would like to attend the public banding as a group. Note: we also can cater to mobility concerns but please let us know in advance.
