Caring for nature is an activity Learning Among the Oaks students have an opportunity to participate in. One way to learn while making a tangible impact on our local oak woodland ecosystems is through the installation, care of, and collection of data from bird nest boxes. Many of our favorite California oak woodland bird species rely upon cavities, or holes, made in trees for nesting. In places where trees have been removed or are managed for aesthetic purposes, appropriate nesting locations can limit bird reproduction.
Caring for bird nest boxes is a wonderful activity for youth and families. Each year we clean and repair our nest boxes in December. Data collection is undertaken from March to August each year. All youth and families in San Luis Obispo County are encouraged to join us in this important work.