Where Children Land, Learn, and Take Flight
We're bringing the mental health benefits of birdwatching and nature stewardship directly into Colorado schools.
The Challenge
One in Five Children Struggle
One in five children struggle with anxiety or depression. Our schools are more structured than ever, yet most students have never experienced the simple joy of watching a bird or understanding their role in nature.
Research shows time in nature can reduce childhood anxiety by up to 55%. Yet we've designed a world where these moments are increasingly rare. Together, we can change that. Right now.
reduction in childhood anxiety linked to regular nature exposure
Aarhus University / PNAS, 2019
of improved wellbeing from a single encounter with birds
King's College London / Scientific Reports, 2022
This isn't just environmental education. It's healing wrapped in wonder.
Founder & Executive Director
2026 Founding Goals
Our First-Year Vision
What We Do
Programs That Inspire
From expert-led assemblies to AI-powered smart feeders, we bring nature into the classroom in ways that spark genuine curiosity.
School Assemblies
Expert-led sessions that spark genuine curiosity about migration and local ecosystems.
Birds of Prey Days
Licensed raptor educators bring live hawks, owls, and falcons for an unforgettable experience.
Bird Sanctuary Stations
Feeders, houses, and smart cameras creating permanent outdoor classrooms on school grounds.
Student Bird Clubs
Weekly after-school groups focused on identification, journaling, and shared discovery.
Field Experiences
Guided walks with professional binoculars and tools like eBird and Merlin Bird ID.
Teacher Training
Professional development to integrate nature into existing science and wellness curricula.
The Vision
A Place to Discover and Grow
We envision a shy student finding their voice while leading a bird identification walk. An anxious student finding focus while managing a classroom bird feeder. Entire school communities connected to the rhythm of nature through live-streamed nests and outdoor learning.
A perch is where a bird lands, rests, observes, and launches. We're giving Colorado's children that same foundation — a place to discover and grow before they take flight.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Your Impact, Their Future
Every sponsorship level delivers tangible, measurable impact in Colorado classrooms. Choose the level that's right for you.
Expert-led bird walk with binocular loaners and field guide setups for up to 15 students.
Sponsor a WalkComplete WBU Advanced Pole System with feeders, houses, and starter seed supply — plus staff training.
Sponsor a StationThe complete turnkey package: Smart feeders, a Birds of Prey day, an expert-led walk, and a Bird Club starter kit.
Sponsor a Classroom