All About BIRDS
Bring the fascinating world of Saskatchewan’s local bird species directly into your classroom! All About Birds is an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces students to avian ecology, local biodiversity, and wildlife conservation. Guided by an experienced SaskOutdoors facilitator, students explore bird species, physical adaptations, and seasonal survival strategies through biological specimens, active outdoor/indoor games, and guided scientific inquiry.
Bring the fascinating world of Saskatchewan’s bird species directly into your classroom! All About Birds is an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces students to avian ecology, local biodiversity, and wildlife conservation. Guided by an experienced SaskOutdoors facilitator, students explore bird species, unique physical adaptations, and seasonal survival strategies through hands-on specimens, active games, and guided inquiry.
Appropriate for:
Grade Levels: K–12 students (activities and depth are tailored specifically to your class’s grade level and age group).
Group Sizes: Standard single-classroom sizes (20–30 students per session).
Settings: Elementary and secondary science classes, outdoor education clubs, or environmental science units looking for experiential, hands-on learning.
Book a Workshop / Apply / Register
Contact SaskOutdoors to set up a workshop or for more information.
Details
Workshop Details
Duration: 1 to 2 hours (Flexible based on teacher preference)
Facilitator: SaskOutdoors provides a fully trained facilitator to run all activities
Location: In-class at your school (with an optional outdoor schoolyard component for 2-hour bookings)
Cost:
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1-Hour Workshop: $200 + mileage
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2-Hour Workshop: $300 + mileage
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Materials Provided: SaskOutdoors supplies all program materials, prop kits, bio-facts, and field guides
What you Learn
Avian Adaptations: How specialized feather structures, beak shapes, and foot types help birds survive and thrive in specific habitats.
Local Species Identification: How to recognize common Saskatchewan resident and migratory birds by sight, call, and behavior.
Ecological Systems: The mechanics of bird migration, nesting habits, and the roles birds play in local food webs.
Conservation & Stewardship: Simple, actionable steps students and schools can take to protect local habitats and bird populations.
Applied Benefits
Direct Curriculum Connections (Saskatchewan Science):
Kindergarten – Grade 2: Identifying living things, seasonal adaptations, and basic animal life cycles.
Grades 3 – 5: Examining plant/animal interactions, structural adaptations, and habitat ecosystems.
Grades 6 – 8: Classifying vertebrates, analyzing biodiversity, and evaluating human impacts on local ecosystems.
High School (EnvSci / Biology): Ecological monitoring, conservation biology, and evolutionary traits.
Hands-On Engagement: Replaces lecture-based learning with tactile biofacts (feathers, nests, replicas) and active eco-games.
Place-Based Connection: Inspires students to notice and care for nature right outside their classroom window.