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Workshop update - August 10-12th, 2026
The primary goals of MUBI are to help you:
The primary goals of MUBI are to help you:
*build an understanding of basic birding
*build an understanding of basic birding
*design a bird-focused scientific investigation using inquiry-based models
*design a bird-focused scientific investigation using inquiry-based models
*develop skills for engaging youth in birding, bird conservation, and the process of science
*develop skills for engaging youth in birding, bird conservation, and the process of science
Sessions include field work, lessons, and fun experiential activities!
The goals of MUBI will be met through these objectives:
The goals of MUBI will be met through these objectives:
You will be able to:
*identify common birds
*identify common birds
*survey these birds in a rigorous manner
*survey these birds in a rigorous manner
*ask questions about birds in your surroundings
*ask questions about birds in your surroundings
*answer some of these questions through investigation
*answer some of these questions through investigation
*lead youth to accomplish these objectives
*lead youth to accomplish these objectives
Day 1
Day 1
Birding & The Scientific ProcessBird ID | Using Binoculars | Feeding Birds | Process of Science
Day 2
Day 2
Urban Birding & Conservation TopicsBird Walk | Urban Migration | Bird Investigation | World Migratory Bird Day
Day 3
Day 3
Bird Migration & Conservation TopicsBird Walk | International Migration | Bird Investigation Presentations
Educator benefits include:
Educator benefits include:
- Standards-based instruction led by bird experts and trained lead educators
- One University of Minnesota graduate credit (St. Paul only)
- Travel, room & board for qualifying participants (St. Paul only - see application for details)
- Curriculum materials, resources, and activities
- Field tools
- Colleague connections with educators from across North America
Funded by the U.S. Forest Service at no cost to you!
Funded by the U.S. Forest Service at no cost to you!
Rob Blair
Rob Blair
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Department Head & Professor
Mike Rizo
Mike Rizo
U.S. Forest Service -
Urban & Community
International Programs and Trade
Program Specialist
Jennifer Schultz
Jennifer Schultz
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Program Instructor
Jess Paulson
Jess Paulson
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Program Director
Andrew Hallberg
Andrew Hallberg
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences Graduate Student
John Sammler
John Sammler
Hopkins High School
Environmental Sciences & Biology Teacher
Monica Bryand
Monica Bryand
Urban Bird Collective
Founder/Executive Director
Josh Leonard
Josh Leonard
Belwin Outdoor Science, St. Paul Public Schools
Education Director
Jaime Souza
Jaime Souza
Marine Village School
Elementary Teacher
Lucas Rapisarda
Lucas Rapisarda
University of Minnesota Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Conservation Sciences PhD Student
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Funded by the U.S. Forest Service
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