Clever Corvids: Understanding the World’s Smartest Birds

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11 AM @ The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ

~ For Adults and Families with Children ~

Registration Required.

We have always wondered what intelligent life from other planets would look like, but what about in our own backyard? What are some examples of non-human intelligence we come across every day? Are some animals smarter than others? Corvids – birds like ravens, crows, and jays – display some extraordinary markers of intelligence among birds, and even other animals!  Come learn about these amazing birds, take a hike to look for them out on the Reserve, and just like the corvids, think your way through a multi-step problem as you build a fun contraption.

A Beyond The Page program in partnership between The Pennington Public Library and The Watershed Institute.

About Our Presenter: Elizabeth Hinckley is a staff educator at The Watershed Institute. She is passionate about teaching and nature, and loves helping others develop connections to the natural world. Whether on The Watershed Reserve in Pennington or at schools throughout the area, she can be found sharing the joy of science, nature, and conservation with students of all ages, particularly regarding issues around water conservation and ecology.