Youth Resources
Bird Connect Seattle offers children and teens fun, meaningful opportunities to learn about conservation, birds, nature, and habitat through a number of programs and activities. Learn at home, or sign up for one of our Youth Programs.
Free Activities
- Seattle Bird BINGO
- Bird Behavior BINGO – Feeding and Nesting
- Bird Calls and Songs BINGO
- Common Birds of Seattle Activity Book and Field Guide
- Duck Activity Book and Field Guide
- Common Seattle Birds
- Birds of Seattle Field Guide: 32 of the most common birds of the Seattle area
- Seattle is For the Birds workbook
Youth Membership
Just like other membership options, Youth Membership is a great way to invest in local bird conservation through your gift to Birds Connect Seattle. Your annual membership dues are put to work locally to fuel our programs and fulfill our mission.Â
In addition to all the regular great membership benefits Youth Members receive:
- The Rookery quarterly newsletter with kid-centered content and activities
- Access to our Young Birders teen program
If your family has a Household membership, you are eligible for all of our member benefits. Click here to learn more!
Are you a current Youth member, or current Household member but aren’t receiving the Rookery Newsletter? Let us know by emailing our Development Assistant.
Youth Newsletter: The Rookery
Our Youth Members receive an email copy of our child-focused newsletter, The Rookery, every other month. Here are some of our most recent issues to share with your young bird enthusiast:
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- July 2024: Trees & Heat
- May 2024: Nesting
- March 2024: Preparing for Spring Migration
- January 2024: Winter Birds
- November 2023: Hummingbirds
- September 2023: Bugs & Bird Food
- July 2023: Summer Heat
- May 2023: Cats
- March 2023: Habitat at Home
- January 2023: Owls and Rodenticides
- November 2022: Ducks
- September 2022: Lights Out and Migration
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Teens
Teens insterested in birds and nature are encouraged to learn more about:
- Young Birders is our after school program, just for teens, that includes a monthly meeting, field trips, and exposure to career paths in the field of conservation.
- Junior Naturalist for summer Nature Camp
- Birds Connect Seattle volunteer opportunities including bird counts for science, staffing our Nature Shop, and more. We also offer service learning opportunities for teens.
Children
For children, we offer a number of programs and at-home resources to spark interest and have fun with learning. We encourage children to explore these options:
- Nature Camp summer camp
- Downloadable resources including youth field guides, BINGO, and coloring sheets
- Fledglings and Friends Story Time for preschool and Kindergarten age
- Education Kits can be rented through Birds Connect Seattle for classrooms, daycares, and other child gatherings.
Families
Get the whole family involved by participating in a program that all ages can enjoy. Check out these option for some multi-generational fun:
- Neighborhood Bird Outings: a walk through a greenspace near you led by a knowledgeable Birds Connect Seattle volunteer.
- Birdathon: count birds to save birds with this annual FUNdraiser. The Outside Observer option is great for families.
- Christmas Bird Count feeder watch, or other community science program.
