1. Suitable field site
- ecologically rich
- charismatic element
- near large population
- middle school accessible
2. Choosing select college students
- motivated by exciting travel, prestige, stipend
3. Extensive training
- in wetlands and forest ecology
- in birding
4. Infrastructure/staff for school recruitment
- labor intensive (wide advertisement / low return)
5. Exciting/flexible script for field lessons
- friendly birding competition
- overt coaching for upcoming contest
6. Ecology based games
- pictionary and jeopardy style (somewhat boisterous)
