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Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply share our story — you become part of something Colorado's children need right now.

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Volunteer
Lead a bird walk, assist at school events, or help with outreach. No experience needed — just enthusiasm for nature and kids.
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Bring Us to Your School
Are you a principal, teacher, or PTA leader? We'd love to explore how our programs can serve your students.
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Become a Sponsor
Fund a classroom experience starting at $350. Your name on a bird station. Your impact on a child's life.
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Follow us on social media, share our story, and help us reach more Colorado families and educators.
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Join Our Board
We're seeking 4-5 founding board members to provide governance and strategic direction.
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perchproject.org
Phone: 1-833-833-8333
Email: chirp@perchproject.org
Location: Colorado, USA
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
Sponsorship Opportunities

Your Impact, Their Future

Every sponsorship level delivers tangible, measurable impact in Colorado classrooms.

$350
Bird Walk Sponsor
Fund an expert-led bird walk including binocular loaners and field guide setups for up to 15 students.
$500
Birds of Prey Day
Bring licensed raptor educators with live hawks, owls, and falcons for a full day of rotating school sessions.
$1,250
Bird Sanctuary Station
Install a complete WBU Advanced Pole System with feeders, houses, and starter seed supply — plus staff training.
$2,500
Assembly Sponsor
Sponsor a full school assembly with expert presenters, live demonstrations, and take-home activity kits.
$5,000
Full Classroom Experience
The complete turnkey package: smart feeders, a Birds of Prey day, an expert-led walk, and a Bird Club starter kit.
Every Dollar Counts
100% of sponsorships go directly to student programs. We measure outcomes and publish annual impact reports.
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chirp@perchproject.org 1-833-833-8333
The Perch Project
The Perch Project
Youth Birdwatching & Nature Connection

Where Children Land, Learn, and Take Flight

Children birdwatching

We bring the mental health benefits of birdwatching and nature stewardship directly into Colorado K-12 schools — building confidence, reducing anxiety, and connecting children to the natural world.

1 in 5
children struggle with anxiety or depression, yet most have never experienced the joy of watching a bird.
Up to 55%
reduction in anxiety linked to regular nature exposure. (Aarhus / PNAS, 2019)
8 hours
of improved wellbeing from a single encounter with birds. (King's College London, 2022)
"This isn't just environmental education. It's healing wrapped in wonder."
Dean Seifert, Founder & Executive Director
perchproject.org 1-833-833-8333
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit · All donations are tax-deductible
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Our Programs

Six Pathways to Nature Connection

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1. School Assemblies
Expert-led sessions that spark genuine curiosity about migration, local ecosystems, and the incredible world of birds.
  • Interactive presentations on bird migration
  • Live demonstrations with calls, feathers, and nests
  • Grade-level adapted content (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
  • Standards-aligned lesson plans for follow-up
Raptor educator
2. Birds of Prey Days
Licensed raptor educators bring live hawks, owls, and falcons for an unforgettable, full-day experience.
  • Licensed raptor educators with live birds
  • Full-day rotating indoor & outdoor sessions
  • Introduction to birdwatching and conservation
  • Photo opportunities and guided Q&A
Smart feeder cardinal
3. Bird Sanctuary Stations
Feeders, houses, and smart cameras creating permanent outdoor classrooms on school grounds.
  • Complete WBU Advanced Pole System
  • BirdReel Smart Feeder with AI bird ID
  • Starter seed supply and staff training
  • App integration for classroom displays
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Students journaling
4. Student Bird Clubs
Weekly after-school groups building confidence through identification, journaling, and shared discovery.
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5. Field Experiences
Guided walks using professional binoculars and digital tools turn students into active citizen scientists.
Teacher training
6. Teacher Training
Professional development that equips educators to integrate nature-based learning into existing curricula.
The Challenge

Colorado's Children Need This

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 that regular time in nature can reduce childhood anxiety by up to 55% (Aarhus University / PNAS, 2019) and that a single encounter with birds can improve mental wellbeing for up to 8 hours (King's College London, 2022).

Our Mission
To improve the mental health and well-being of Colorado youth by integrating birdwatching and nature stewardship into K-12 education.
The Vision

A Place to Discover and Grow

We envision a shy student finding their voice while leading a bird walk. An anxious student finding focus while managing a classroom feeder. Entire school communities connected to the rhythm of nature through outdoor learning and live-streamed bird activity.

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.

Our Goals
5,000+
Students
50+
Schools
20+
Sanctuary Sites
5+
Bird Clubs
perchproject.org 1-833-833-8333