www.prbo.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
PRBO works to conserve birds, other wildlife, and their ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach.
Contact:
Melissa Pitkin
Point Reyes Bird Observatory
3820 Cypress Drive #11
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 781-2555
prbo@prbo.org
mpitkin@prbo.org
Geographical Focus:
National
Counties Served:
All
Activities:
Research, Education, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Resource Management
Topic:
Wetlands, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watersheds/Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Website, Library/Lending Materials
Education Programs:
Teacher Resource Packet: Contains 8 activities focusing on bird conservation; can be adapted to all age groups.
Field Trips to PRBO's Palomarin Field Station for mist-netting and bird banding demonstrations.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30
In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns
We train volunteers and interns to assist with research. We also offer a field methods for monitoring songbirds training course for agency personnel and biologists.
