Norman Bird Sanctuary is dedicated to providing first-in-class education programming that encourages stewardship and climate action with year-round, place-based, hands-on, interactive and all-age events, field trips, camps, and workshops.

Education Programs

Through year-round programming, Norman Bird Sanctuary equips budding naturalists with the environmental knowledge to foster a hands-on, child-centered exploration of our beautiful campus.

Camps

For six decades, Norman Bird Sanctuary has welcomed hundreds of campers to our Summer Camp. Our age-appropriate and innovative camps offer a unique blend of hands-on learning, games, animal encounters and team building.

Internships/Volunteering

Take your learning outside of the classroom and make connections in your community! NBS offers a variety of semester-based internships, and we will work with you to obtain academic credit from your college or university.

Ecosystem of Learners

Our Education Team works across Aquidneck Island and beyond to build meaningful partnerships that expand the breadth of our programming.

Visit the Curiosity Lab

Stop by and visit the Curiosity Lab, the newest educational center on the NBS campus, emphasizing place-based, hands-on, and STEAM learning.

Conservation Initiatives

Linking environmental education and habitat stewardship principles, our Conservation projects offer students a hands-on, place-based learning experience.