Flight Club

Especially For Homeschoolers
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Join the National Aviary for these 2-hour educational programs that offer home school students an interactive learning experience. Sign up for one or all of these programs!

The cost is $12.00 per session per student; $10 per session per student for National Aviary Members. Special pricing for all nine sessions: $95; $80 for National Aviary Members.

These programs are geared toward students ages 8 through 12, and advanced registration is required. For more information or to register for programs, please call 412-323-7235 ext. 209.

January 15, 2008      Bird Basics
What makes a bird a bird? Learn all about what makes birds unique! Then look at some of the amazing adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive in the wild.

February 5, 2008      Birds of Prey
Birds of prey are powerful predators. Learn all about this fascinating group of birds and what makes them such incredible hunters. Discuss the important role these birds play in the environment and become an “owl detective” when you dissect an owl pellet!

February 19, 2008      Science is for the Birds: Scientific Method
Learn the steps of the scientific method and the important role that zoos play in scientific research! Then form your own hypotheses and conduct an observation study with some of the fascinating birds that call the National Aviary home.

March 4, 2008      Habitat Safari: From Pole to Pole
Birds can be found almost everywhere, including some of the harshest environments on earth — the Arctic and Antarctic! Come learn all about the birds and other wildlife that are uniquely adapted to life in the extremes of our planet.

March 18, 2008      Habitat Safari: Rainforest
Rainforests are home to more than 50% of all earth’s species, but this amazing habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate! Meet some of the plants and animals that depend on the rainforest, learn about what you can do to help preserve it, and discover why humans need rainforests, too.

April 1, 2008      Habitat Safari: Backyards
Open up the world of birds that’s right outside your door! Practice your observation skills as you learn how to use binoculars and identify local species of birds. Then explore some of the things you can do at home to make your own backyard a haven for wildlife.

April 15, 2008      Science is for the Birds: Science of Flight
Most birds are known for their graceful and seemingly effortless flight. Humans have been trying to imitate bird flight for hundreds of years. Come and learn all about the science behind flight, Bernoulli’s principles, and experiment with your own “flying machines”!

May 6, 2008      The Great Race: Migration and Navigation
Did you know that there are birds in your own backyard that may spend half of their lives in South America? Many birds travel huge distances to find food or nesting grounds. Learn about their incredible journeys and discover why the humble pigeon may just be the best navigator of them all!

May 20, 2008      Going, Going, Gone! Endangered and Extinct Birds
Birds and other wildlife are becoming endangered due habitat loss and a number of other environmental causes. Learn about some of the birds that have already gone extinct on our planet and discuss what you can do to make sure that our endangered birds today don’t go the way of the dodo!