How can parks Celebrate Urban Birds?
Explore different approaches: 1. Focus on community– (Event Approach) • Partner with artists to attract and engage families -partner with a local artist to create a mural or portable mural, with helpers from the community -invite musicians/dancers to share their music/dance with families (an interactive experience is even better…performance and teaching) • Hold bird walks and collect data for Celebrate Urban Birds • Build nestboxes and nesting platforms to place in your park • Partner with a local library to hold book readings for children • Partner with a wildlife rehabilitation organization to bring live birds to the park • Partner with local businesses such as native plant nurseries and supermarkets to provide local expertise, products, and refreshments Helpful Resources: *Art activities for groups *Book recommendations *Find information on nestboxes and nesting platforms 2. Focus on a goal (Challenge Approach) • Involve local schools/teachers in a seasonal challenge or quest: -c
