National Audubon Society (Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center)

The National Audubon Society, which represents a network of 41 nature centers across the U.S., will develop a process for integrating student field experiences at nature centers with digital mapping applications that foster continued learning back in the classroom. In partnership with the Joplin (MO) Schools, and Esri, an international supplier of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, the project will help all land-based museums to use GIS mapping to better connect with school students and advance STEM learning among that segment of their visitors. The products of this project will include a pilot curriculum that integrates mapping into an existing school program, an e-book published by Esri Press, a workshop presentation, and a community of environmental educators that adopt the methodology.