Sneak Peek at the National Zoo’s New Bird House Exhibit
Description:
In this session, educators will get a sneak peek at the National Zoo’s renewed Bird House exhibit, opening in 2022. Educators will learn about the Bird House’s exciting new aviaries that feature migratory birds of the Americas, tell the stories of their incredible journeys, and immerse audiences in learning about the chain of ecosystems they inhabit throughout their annual cycle. Staff will highlight exhibit design plans, education themes, upcoming programming hosted by the Zoo and Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, conservation actions we can all take to live bird-friendly, and ideas and resources educators everywhere can use to integrate migratory birds in their classrooms starting now! Presenters: Erika Novak, Mary Deinlein, Brian Evans, Sara Hallager, Jessica Greensmith, and Matthew Sellers
Video Duration:
49 min 30 sec
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