Big Schools' Birdwatch 2014
20 January - 14 February 2014
It's that time of year again when the RSPB asks you to clean out your feeders, make some bird cake and generally have a great time learning about the nature in your school grounds this winter. By participating in Big Schools' Birdwatch 2014 and preparing your grounds for some feathered visitors, you'll be helping to give nature a home at your school whilst connecting more children to nature.
Free resources
We've slimmed down our printed resource pack this year; this is because we are making every effort to be greener and reduce the amount of natural resources used in the making of our packs. Everything schools need to take part is available to download from our website, and we are still producing copies of our colour identification resource to help schools deliver the activity, which they will receive once they have registered for the activity. This year our resource for secondary schools is available in print for the very first time!
The following resources can be used for displays and to promote your Birdwatch:
When?
In 2014 schools can take part in the Birdwatch any time between 20 Jan - 14 Feb, just make sure results are submitted before the 14 February to be sure they are counted. Instead of a prize draw this year, each school or group that submits their results before the end of the activity will be sent a certificate and minibeast poster. We hope the poster could be the basis of a great activity for schools in spring to help them identify the bugs in their school grounds.
What next?
Please take the time to visit our website to register your school, class or group and to download all the information and resources you need. There will also be plenty of tips and ideas for how you can help to give nature a home in the run up to the Birdwatch. Simply visit rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch to get started.
This news item was published : 08 November 2013.