Project Wild - FREE Educator Workshop

22 Back Rd,Shapleigh ME 04076

15 September, 2022

Description

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 habitatsTry example activities from the Project Wild K-12 Terrestrial GuideReceive a free copy of the Project WILD K-12 Terrestrial Curriculum & Activity Guide (only available through workshops)Receive teacher professional development credit hoursThis event will be held both inside and outside so dress for the weather. If you have questions or concerns please reach out. Maine Project Wild Coordinator - [email protected] or 207-592-0750 Shapleigh Conservation Commission - Anna Desmond 207-636-3171 Learn more on our Project Wild website. Check out these two videos to learn more about Project Wild.