This #GivingTuesday, help Birds Georgia build places where birds and people thrive. From providing program scholarships to sparking children's curiosity in nature, you can impact the next generation of environmental champions.
Inspire Future Environmental Leaders
Our efforts create a diverse group of young environmental stewards and professional educators by (1) collaborating with, educating, and equipping communities to protect birds and connect with nature and (2) training educators and supporting schools to build the next generation of conservationists.
Ways to help
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$30 – Open Doors: Help provide online resources and access to virtual presentations, sparking interest in conservation careers for students.
$50 – Ignite Curiosity: Your gift provides educational materials for a teacher attending a Taking Wing workshop, casting a wider net in reaching students, teachers, and schools through environmental education. |
$100 – Spark Discovery: Funds hands-on field experiences for two students in the Georgia Urban Ecologists program, helping them connect with nature and learn from conservation experts.
$250 – Transform Communities: Fund native plants to install in school gardens attracting birds, pollinators and insects, sparking student curiosity and desire to learn. |
Your impact on Giving Tuesday
Support Classroom Programming
Hands-on, engaging lessons for students, from elementary through high school, focusing on bird biology, migration, and conservation techniques. Tailored programs and the use of binoculars for bird-watching can make the experience interactive and engaging for younger audiences.
Support Taking WinG: Training for EducatorS
Support the "ripple effect"— empowering one teacher can impact thousands of students over years. Educators inspire hundreds of students to become bird enthusiasts and conservationists. Your donation provides teachers with the tools and training to make bird education fun, interactive, and meaningful.
Support LAB: Learning About Birds Curriculum
Your donation will provide students with the opportunity to learn about birds firsthand, making conservation education fun, hands-on, and impactful. LAB includes 6 different topics about birds and can be accessed for free on our website.
Support School Gardens
Partnering with schools to create bird-friendly habitats on their grounds, turning schools into living classrooms. These gardens create opportunities for students to experience local bird habitats and learn about native plants.
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Watching a child light up as they connect with nature—holding binoculars, asking questions, and discovering a world beyond their own—is what makes all the difference. These small moments are where lifelong curiosity and love for our planet begin. Melanie Furr
Director of Education |
