Audubon offers programs for school groups both at the Center and at your school. 

Hosting a special event like a school science night or environment club festival? Keep us in mind. Our education team also tables at select education centered events in our community! Programs are designed to support school learning meeting state standards for science, natural history and language arts.

For questions or to schedule any of the programs offered below, please contact the Education team at auduboncbop@audubon.org or phone 407-644-0190.

Onsite programs at the Center

Radical Raptors (Student Group Tours)

This hour-long program is led by a docent and includes a tour of the Center, incorporating the Center's history and mission, natural history, stories about the Center's birds, and what each of us can do to help birds in the wild. This program is perfect for all ages and tailored to the age group. For these guided tours, we can accommodate up to two (2) groups of approximately 20 participants in each group.
Cost: $150 per group of 20 children (one hour).
Florida state standards: SC.K.L.14.3, SC.K.N.1.2, SC.1.L.14.1, SC.1.L.17.1, SC.2.L.17.2, SC.3.L.17.1, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.5.L.17.1, SC.6.L.14.6, SC.7.E.6.6, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.7.L.17.3, SC.8.N.4.1, SC.912.L.17.6, SC.912.L.17.6

Eagle Eyes on the Environment

Eagle Eyes on the Environment focuses on the WEB (Water, Energy and Birds) and how they are all connected. This one-hour program incorporates learning about birds of prey, food webs, what they need in their habitats to survive, and how we can all help raptors in the wild. Using the Bald Eagle as a symbol of a healthy ecosystem, programs connect the importance of water conservation, habitat protection, and energy conservation to our everyday lives. Eagle Eyes on the Environment is designed for 1st-6th graders.
Cost: $150.
Florida state standards: SC.3.L.15.1, SC.3.L.17.1, SC.4.L.17.2, SC.4.L.17.3, SC.5.L.17.1, SC.5.L.15.1

Owl Adaptations

This program includes a one-hour tour of the Center as described above but adds an extra 30 minutes for a discussion of owls and their special adaptations, as well as the dissection of an owl pellet by each participant. Best for grades 3-8.
Cost: $200 for a group of 20 children (90 minutes).
Florida state standards: SC.3.L.17.1, SC.3.L.15.1, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.L.17.2, SC.L.17.4, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.5.L.17.1

Water You Waiting For?!

This specialized 2-hour program focuses on the WEB (Water, Energy and Birds), and their interconnections. In addition to a tour of the Center, participants conduct water testing experiments and explore a nearby pond for life, while learning why healthy water in ecosystems is important for birds, other wildlife, and humans.
Cost: $250 per group of 20 children (two hours).
Florida state standards: LAFS.4.RI.3.7, SC.5.E.7, SC.5.E.7.3, SC.5.L.15.1, LAFS.5.W.3.9, LAFS.5.RI.2.6

So You Want to Work with Birds?

This program is designed for high school students interested in animal or nature-based careers. We will tour our facility and discuss the diversity of careers in animal sciences and conservation. Students will be provided with materials to help them explore different career options and how they can make an impact in conservation. Ideal for career day!
Cost: $150 (one hour).

Offsite Programs

For offsite programs at your school, we offer programs both with and without live raptor ambassadors (note that programs with live birds are booked sparingly and tend to book far in advance).

Programs with Live Raptor Ambassadors

Radical Raptors

This hour-long program includes education ambassadors (live non-releasable raptors) and explores different native raptors of Florida and their importance to our ecosystems. We will explore raptor adaptations and ways all of us can help conserve wild raptors. This program is recommended for grades 2 through 12 and is tailored for the age group.
Cost: $200 (one hour).
Florida state standards: SC.2.L.17.2, SC.3.L.17.1, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.5.L.17.1, SC.6.L.14.6, SC.7.E.6.6, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.7.L.17.3, SC.8.N.4.1, SC.912.L.17.6, SC.912.L.17.6

So You Want to Work with Birds?

This program is designed for high school students interested in animal or nature-based careers. We will bring live, non-releasable raptor ambassadors to your classroom to help us discuss the diversity of careers in animal sciences and conservation. Students will be provided with materials to help them explore different career options and how they can make an impact in conservation. Ideal for career day!
Cost: $200 (one hour).

Owl Adaptations

Owl Adaptations delves into Florida's owl species and their special adaptations. This program, offered to groups of up to 20 students, includes bird visitors (including a least one owl). In addition to learning about owls, each participant will dissect an owl pellet. Best suited for grades 3 – 8.
Cost: $250 (90 minutes).
Florida state standards: SC.3.L.17.1, SC.3.L.15.1, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.L.17.2, SC.L.17.4, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.5.L.17.1

Let's Explore Outdoors

This program is especially designed for pre-school and Kindergarten groups. Children will learn about birds and their habitats by meeting two birds of prey, and through songs, dramatic play and a trip outdoors. Offered as two back-to-back 30-minute programs for two groups of approximately 20 students in each.
Cost: $200 (two 30-minute programs, one hour total).

Reading with Raptors

Get your class excited about reading by reading with birds! Students will learn about nature while experiencing a raptor up close! Best for pre-K and Kindergarten classes.
Cost: $200 for two 30-minute programs.
Florida state standards: SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3, LAFS.K.RL.3.7, LAFS.K.RL.1.1, LAFS.K.RL.1.3, LAFS.K.RL.2.6

The Five Senses

This program is designed for pre-K through 1st grade and meets Florida educations standards for exploring the five senses. This program teaches about our five senses, how we use them, and explores how birds use the same senses! Offered as two back-to-back 30-minute programs for two groups of approximately 20 students each.
Cost: $200 (two 30-minute programs, one hour total).
Florida state standards: SC.K.L.14.1, SC.1.N.1.2

Programs without Live Raptor Ambassadors

Owl Pellet Dissection

This program explores owls with a hands-on exploration of their feathers and bones, comparing them to other raptors and discussing their special adaptations. Students then dissect an owl pellet and explore how the life history and behavior of an owl can be discovered through this experiment. Ideal for grades 1 through 5.
Cost: $150 (1 hour).
Florida state standards: SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.N.1.4, SC.2.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.6, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.5.L.17.1

Migration Exploration Program

Explore the migratory journeys of birds through an active game where students become the migrating bird, an investigation into the threats to migrating birds using the Audubon Migration Explorer, and an art project where students write postcards from a migrating bird. Note that this program requires the use of computers or iPads (provided by the classroom or can be provided by us if the program is no more than 24 students). Ideal for grade 2 through 6.
Cost: $150 (1 hour).
Florida state standards: SC.2.L.17.2, SC.3.L.17.1, SC.4.L.17.1, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.5.L.17.1, SC.6.N.2.3

Water Chemistry Program

This program explores different types of water systems on Earth’s surface and the water cycle. Students will use simple chemistry to explore the quality of water samples and discuss how that can affect life. Ideal for grades 5 through 7 but tailored specifically for the 5th grade curriculum.
Cost: $150 (1 hour).
Florida state standards: SC.5.E.7.2, SC.5.E.7.5, SC.6.E.6.1, SC.6.E.6.2, SC.7.E.6.6, SC.7.L.17.3

Understanding Our Climate Through Art

This brand-new program explores climate change through art. Students will discuss climate change and explore art pieces. Students will discuss how art makes them think about and view climate change and will create their own climate art. This will be followed by a discussion of what birds tell us about our changing climate. This program is ideal for high school students but can be tailored to all grades 2nd and up.
Cost: $150 (1 hour).
Florida state standards: SC.2.E.7.1, SC.2.P.10.1, SC.3.N.3.1, SC.4.E.6.3, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.6.N.2.3, SC.6.E.7.6, SC.6.E.7.9, SC.7.E.6.6, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.8.N.4.1, SC.8.N.4.2, SC.912.N.4, SC.912.E.7.6, SC.912.E.7.7, SC.912.L.17.8, SC.912.L.17.11

So You Want to Work with Birds?

This program is designed for high school students interested in animal or nature-based careers. We discuss the diversity of careers in animal sciences and conservation. Students will be provided with materials to help them explore different career options and how they can make an impact in conservation. Ideal for career day!
Cost: $100 (30 minutes).