Project WILD 11-12-26

Project Wild K-12 Terrestrial Guide Training

Join us for a walk on the wild side and learn about Project Wild.

Project WILD is an activity based, experiential learning, curriculum guide. It provides wildlife-based environmental education activities that are hands-on, easy to use, and fun. This award-winning curriculum teaches the fundamentals of wildlife ecology, conservation, and ecological issues. While also developing natural science knowledge and critical thinking skills across several different discipline areas. The activities complement existing curricula, Maine state standards, and national academic standards.

This workshop is great for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders, nature center educators, conservation leaders, and more.

Workshop participants will...

• Be introduced to activities that focus on Maine-specific wildlife and habitats

• Try example activities from the Project Wild K-12 Terrestrial Guide

• Receive a copy of the Project WILD K-12 Terrestrial Curriculum & Activity Guide (only available through workshops)

• Receive teacher professional development credit hours

This event will be held both inside and outside so dress for the weather.

Learn more on the Maine Project Wild website or the national website at www.projectwild.org

Check out these two videos to learn more about Project Wild.

https://youtu.be/LQFrB12PyCA?si=goR3v2G6nWtyiXFl

https://youtu.be/XLrwdLDep6M?si=BZ6VQiy5eDH-JReT

This training program is a partnership between the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Viles Arboretum. Registration for the class is $50 and includes a curriculum and activity guide, drinks, snacks and treats, and a certificate of contact hours for recertification. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a break for lunch. Bring your own sandwich/salad, we’ll provide coffee/tea, drinks, energy bars, fruit, chips, snacks and cookies. (A microwave is available.)

The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, or national origin.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and our partners are fully committed to providing an engaging event for all. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Laura Craver-Rogers at laura.craver-rogers@maine.gov or 207-592-0750 at least 7 days prior to the event. If you have any other questions or concerns please, reach out! We are here to help and look forward to talking with you.