August 8-10, 2022
Migratory & Urban Bird Institute
(MUBI)
Hosted by the University of Minnesota, with generous funding from the
US Forest Service - International Programs
An interactive three-day
workshop for educators
who work with youth
to study urban & migratory
birds and build
collaborative relationships
with fellow educators
Sorry, MUBI 2022 is FULL
Click below to receive an email when 2023 MUBI registration opens!
Day 1: Univ of Minnesota,
St. Paul Campus
Day 2: Birding field trip,
urban park
Day 3: Birding field trip,
nature center
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 diverse 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
Rob Blair
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Department Head & Professor
Mike Rizo
US 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
Lillian Holden
Openlands
Education and Community Outreach Coordinator
Zonish Javed
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology PhD Student
Lucas Rapisarda
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences PhD Student
Jeramie Strickland
Openlands
Manager of Education and Community Outreach
Leah Willcutt
Anoka-Hennepin Technical High School
High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher
Sam Safran
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences PhD Student
Emilie McCormick
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
AFNR Citizen Science Intern
Funding for MUBI was provided by United States Forest Service - International Projects
Sorry, MUBI 2022 is FULL
Click below to receive an email when 2023 MUBI registration opens!