A COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION THAT SPANS 30+ YEARS
EDUCATION. EXPLORATION. FUN. ALL IN ONE.
The Owl Research Institute reaches the community through field workshops, training programs, and lectures. People of all ages participate and interact with our work in the field and in the classroom.
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We have put together a free 6-page informational packet for teachers who would like to use in their classrooms for an owl pellet dissection activity.
K-12 EDUCATIONAL OWL PELLET DISSECTION PACKET FOR TEACHERS
WHERE TO OBTAIN THE PELLETS?
The Owl Research Institute is often asked where to obtain owl pellets to dissect. We do not supply them. They need to be sourced from companies that can properly heat treat them so they do not contain harmful bacteria. We recommend purchasing them off Amazon.
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We have put together a free 6-page informational packet for teachers who would like to use in their classrooms for an owl pellet dissection activity.
YOUNGSTERS
It’s never too early to begin learning about science and that’s why we’ve donated hours of visitation to elementary schools. We give kids an introduction to owls, their adaptations, and some of our research. We have fun and usually leave a classroom full of happy, hooting children.
HIGH SCHOOLERS
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During a morning in the classroom or an afternoon in the field, students learn to create research questions, to design methods, and to develop field techniques. They also discuss ecology, conservation, and management. Schools throughout western Montana participate in our annual program, and some for more than a decade.
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UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Our year-round research programs offer students the opportunity to observe and participate in local projects. We also offer limited yearly internships.
ADULTS
To provide adults with opportunities for education, we work with local civic groups, such as Flathead Valley Community College’s Elderhostel Program, the Montana Natural History Museum, and the Glacier Institute. We focus on raptor identification, raptor ecology, and our owl research programs.
If you would like to learn more or schedule an ORI educational outreach opportunity, please Contact Us.
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