An interactive three-day workshop
for educators who work with youth
to study urban & migratory birds and
build collaborative relationships with fellow educators
June 20 - 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio
August 7 - 9, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota
The primary goals of MUBI are to help you:
*build an understanding of basic birding
*design a bird-focused scientific investigation using inquiry-based models
*develop skills for engaging youth in birding, bird conservation, and the process of science
The goals of MUBI will be met through these objectives:
You will be able to:
*identify common birds
*survey these birds in a rigorous manner
*ask questions about birds in your surroundings
*answer some of these questions through investigation
*lead youth to accomplish these objectives
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Educator benefits include:
- Standards-based instruction led by bird experts and trained lead educators
- One University of Minnesota graduate credit (St. Paul only)
- 24 PD contact hours (OH only)
- Travel, room & board for qualifying participants (St. Paul only - see application for details)
- Curriculum materials, resources, and activities
- Field tools
- Colleague connections with educators from across North America
Funded by the U.S. Forest Service - International Programs at no cost to you!
Rob Blair
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Department Head & Professor
Mike Rizo
U.S. Forest Service, Chicago, IL
Urban & Community Program Specialist
Lisa Curtis
University of Minnesota Extension
Program Coordinator
Jennifer Schultz
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Program Instructor
Abbie Anderson
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Program Coordinator
Andrew Hallberg
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences Graduate Student
Josh Leonard
Belwin Outdoor Science, St. Paul Public Schools
Education Director
Jaime Souza
Marine Village School
Elementary Teacher
Lucas Rapisarda
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences PhD Student
Sam Safran
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences PhD Student
John Sammler
Hopkins High School
Environmental Sciences & Biology Teacher
Leah Willcutt
Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School
High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Funded by the U.S. Forest Service - International Projects