Educator Resources
Certify Now!| Get To Know Contest: For over ten years, internationally renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman has spearheaded a Canadian program that encourages youth to "get to know their wild neighbors." The Get to Know Contest launches in the U.S., starting September 26, 2009. Inspire youth to discover nature, express themselves creatively, and learn to care for the environment through art, writing, and photography. | |
| Outdoor Family Fun Guide (pdf): Download this brochure of great take-home activities for students to share with their families--the perfect supplement to National Wildlife Week lessons. The brochure includes easy-to-do projects such as creating a pinecone birdfeeder, tode abode and bird bath. | |
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The Arctic Environment (pdf) - Learn more about the Arctic, its plants, animals and people by download a sample of our Arctic curriculum, including background information and three fun classroom activities! Note: this file is over 11MB in size. Please allow time for an extended download. |
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American Bats Online Activity Guide (pdf) - Did you know the world's smallest mammal, the bumblebee bat, weighs less than a penny? Take part in exploring the wild and wonderful world of bats in this three-activity guide. |
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Prairie Dog Maze (pdf) - Grasslands and prairies may look like fields of waving grass, but they are actually home to a huge variety of plants and animals (and people), all interacting in one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet. |
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Butterfly Life Cycle (pdf) - Join your students in investigating butterfly life cycles, threats, roles in pollination and migration patterns. Learn about hands-on projects your class can participate in. |
| Trees for the 21st Century is a unique educational and tree-planting program for children ages 6 to 18, involving science-based learning, tree-planting, and ongoing stewardship activities. We offer Tree Kits that provide everything a youth group and leader need to take action and enhance learning through tree planting and related activities. |










