Educator | Wildlife Photographer | Author | Presenter
James M. Falletti, M.A. is an award-winning educator, wildlife photographer, author, and presenter based in New Jersey. Through James Falletti Media, he brings together nature, science, education, photography, and storytelling to create engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration, and a deeper connection with the world around us.
With more than two decades of experience in science education, environmental outreach, and community engagement, James develops educational programs, presentations, professional development, photography workshops, and visual storytelling experiences for schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, conservation groups, and community audiences. His work has taken him throughout the United States and internationally, including educational programs in China and Colombia.
James’ background spans science, STEM and STEAM education, environmental education, wildlife and nature photography, conservation, curriculum development, and experiential learning. Whether working with students and educators, leading a bird walk, teaching photography, or presenting to an audience, he uses real-world experiences to make science and nature accessible, relevant, and memorable.
James is a Field Trip Leader and contributor with the Bergen County Audubon Society and serves on the Marketing & Communications Committee for Teaneck Creek Conservancy. His photography, writing, and educational work have appeared in 201 Magazine, NorthJersey.com, B&H Photo, News 12 New Jersey, WFDU, El Diario, and other media. He is also the editor and a contributing photographer for More... Life from the Meadowlands by Don Torino.
His recognition includes the 2026 Dick Engsberg Teacher Appreciation Award, the Cherri Brinley Outstanding Educator Award from Space Center Houston, and the Patricia F. Kane Environmental Educator Award. James is also a National Geographic Certified Educator and SEEC Crew Ambassador.
James is the author of the forthcoming The Classroom Without Walls, exploring how nature, travel, conservation, and real-world experiences can transform the way we learn, and is developing the children’s picture book series Wings of Wonder.
At the heart of James Falletti Media is a simple idea: look closer, ask questions, explore—and discover the stories waiting all around us.
Meadowlands Birding Festival Spotlight: James Falletti
Torino releases second Meadowlands book; signing set March 21
El educador que une a las aves con la NASA - El Diario
Finding Nature in Bergen County: Photographer Highlights the Beauty of Urban Birdwatching
Growing Beyond Earth and Learning Beyond the Classroom With Thermal Imaging
Hasbrouck Heights teacher trained at U.S. space academy now shares his astronaut education
Falletti Awarded at Virtual Space Explorations Educators Conference
Honeywell Sends 224 Teachers To Space Camp To Accelerate The Next Level Of STEM Teaching
Five Ways of Looking at a Mars Lesson
Teachers in ‘Space’: 7 STEM educators from N.J. among those taking part in Honeywell program
O profesoară de fizică în Cluj-Napoca este singurul ambasador international NASA-HESA din România
"Our members were delighted by your presentation, and the praise afterward was unanimous. Thank you, James, for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion with us. You certainly gave us a greater appreciation for the birds that share our own backyards and for the larger habitats and migration routes they depend upon.
What might have simply been another news story before your presentation now had a much deeper meaning for me. It really touched me to understand the potential impact that such a project can have on the birds and their environment."
Rosa Eaches
President, Garden Club of Bergenfield
“I had the pleasure of hearing James Falletti speak on the subject ‘How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard’ at our Women’s Club meeting, and he absolutely knocked it out of the ballpark!
James’s presentation was interesting, informative, and educational. Our audience was completely engaged as he shared his knowledge about birds and explained how we can all contribute to their health and safety. We especially enjoyed seeing his beautiful photography and learning to identify some of the special birds that are common to our area.
James was wonderful, and his enthusiasm and knowledge made the presentation both enjoyable and memorable. His program was a wonderful addition to our meeting, and I would highly recommend him to any organization looking for an engaging and educational speaker.
Thank you, James, for sharing your knowledge, photography, and passion for birds with us. You certainly inspired me to grab my binoculars and spend more time birding from my deck!”
Monica Poveromo
Vice President, New Milford Women’s Club
“James Falletti’s presentation was a valuable experience for our entire educational community. Through his presentation, our students were able to discover the connections between education, science, nature, photography, and exploration, while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world and the connections that exist between people and the environment.
The enthusiasm and interest demonstrated by our students was especially remarkable. Following the presentation, a large group of students stayed behind to continue talking with James and asking questions about the topics he presented.
The experience also allowed our students to envision new possibilities for their future. Some began considering photography not only as an exciting hobby, but also as a potential professional path.
We are sincerely grateful to James Falletti for his outstanding work and for the opportunity to share this experience with our students. We would be delighted to welcome him back for future presentations and workshops that support the educational development of our students.”
Marino Alzate Salazar, Ph.D.
Rector, Institución Educativa San Joaquín
Pereira, Colombia
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