A Second Chance at Life (Visit to Orphaned Wildlife)
第二次生命的机会 (探访受伤猛禽救助中心)
When exploring outdoors, sometimes children stumble or get hurt. When this happens, a parent or caregiver’s instinct is to comfort and tend to the children until they feel better. This compassionate response is mirrored at places like OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society. OWL is an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured or orphaned birds of prey.
当在户外探索时，孩子们有时会摔倒或受伤。每当这种情况发生时，父母或看护人的本能是安慰和照顾孩子，直到他们感觉好些。在“受伤猛禽救助中心”这类的地方，这种对动物无微不至的关怀得到了很好的体现。OWL (受伤猛禽救助中心) 是一家致力于救助、康复并放归受伤或孤儿猛禽的组织。
Birds of prey are predatory birds that actively hunt and feed on other mammals and smaller birds. OWL, located in Delta, is where we found owls, hawks, vultures, falcons, and eagles. These species met with accidents or injuries, and the impact on their bodies did not allow them to recover. Some rescued birds are given opportunities to be released again to the wild, but others stay. Those who stayed were too injured to survive independently, but they took on the role of “Raptor Ambassadors.” We learned that Raptor Ambassadors assist young birds and other injured birds of prey restore them to health.
猛禽是捕食性鸟类，它们积极猎捕并以哺乳动物和小鸟为食。我们参观的OWL位于Delta地区，在这里我们可以看到猫头鹰、鹰、秃鹫、隼和雕。这些鸟类以前都遇到事故或受伤，导致身体无法自行恢复。部分获救的鸟类有机会再次放归野外，但其他一些鸟类则会留在救助中心生活。那些留下的鸟类受伤过重，无法独立生存，但他们成为了“猛禽大使”。我们了解到，“猛禽大使”可以帮助年轻鸟类和其他受伤的猛禽，使它们早日恢复健康。
It is a unique experience to witness rehabilitation and a new beginning for these incredible creatures. An inspiring process to learn that the act of caring provides wildlife a second chance at life.
能够亲眼目睹这些猛禽康复的过程，并见证这些不可思议的生物获得新生，是一次非常独特的体验。学习到我们对动物的关爱活动可以为野生动物提供第二次生命的机会，这是非常振奋人心的。
How families can join the adventure
家庭成员如何参与这次探索活动
Here are simple ways to connect with what we have learned:
以下是一些可以与我们学到的知识建立联系的简单方法：
Revisit the Orphaned Wildlife with guides to have a meaningful and deeper understanding of the lives of orphaned vultures, falcons, hawks, owls, and eagles.
再次参观“受伤猛禽救助中心”，在工作人员的带领下更深入地了解孤儿秃鹫、隼、鹰、猫头鹰和雕的生活。
Build an owl nesting box. Collect pine needles, dried leaves and moss, twigs, and sand.
建造一个猫头鹰鸟巢。收集一些松针、干树叶，苔藓、树枝和沙子作为筑巢材料。
Book recommendation
书籍推荐
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
The story follows three baby owls who miss their mom who went out to hunt for food. The book comforts children about their parent’s absence. It can be read repeatedly to assure children that parents will return, and they love them unconditionally.
《猫头鹰宝宝》 由 马丁·瓦德尔 著
这个故事讲述了三只小猫头鹰想念外出捕食的妈妈的故事。这本书能安慰孩子们关于父母需要外出暂时离开的不安，家长可以多和孩子们阅读这本书，向孩子们保证父母忙完后就会回来，并一直深爱着他们。
Lasting Outdoor Memories (Ecocation Philosophy)
创造难忘美好的户外探索回忆 (Ecocation户外课的 理念)
For parents and caregivers, think of your favourite outdoor spot as a child. Was it going to the park, trail, or beach? Do you like playing under the rain or jumping in puddles? How about going on camping trips? What games did you play outside? Have a moment to reflect on your answers.
对于父母和孩子的看护人，可以想想小时候最喜欢的户外场所是什么。是去公园、小径或者海滩？你们喜欢在雨中玩耍或享受跳水坑的乐趣吗？你们喜欢去户外露营吗？你们在户外喜欢玩什么游戏呢？大家可以花一些时间仔细思考这些问题。
Ecocation provides a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment for children. When children feel safe and comfortable, they explore their environment confidently. We create lessons that encourage children to be immersed in nature. These meaningful relationships enable them to have a meaningful relationship with the outdoors. They tend to be thoughtful of their actions and show caring attitudes.
Ecocation 户外课堂为孩子们提供了一个安全、关爱和支持的学习环境，让孩子们能够安心探索周围的一切。 当孩子们感到安全和舒适时，他们会更自信地探索这片地区。我们设计的课程鼓励孩子们沉浸式探索大自然的美妙，让孩子们与大自然建立深远持久的联系。这些美好的体验使也会使孩子们更加深刻的思考，并展现出关爱大自然的积极态度。
We are hopeful that our visits to parks, beaches, lakes, and mountains create fun memories. We hope these moments spark joy and encourage them to love outdoors as adults. So, when they are asked “What are your favourite outdoor memories as a child?” they can think of the moments with Ecocation.
我们希望和孩子们在公园、海滩、湖泊和山川，各类地方的探索，能为他们创造愉快美好的回忆。 我们也希望这些美好的时刻会带给孩子们无限的欢乐，在孩子们长大后这些精彩的回忆也会激励他们更加热爱户外生活。 所以，当有人问孩子们“你小时候最难忘的户外回忆是什么？”时，他们可以想到在 Ecocation课程中度过的那些美好难忘的时光。