Free Project WILD Workshop For K-12 Educators February 25th   
Workshop to be held at Wildlife District Three in Akron

AKRON, OH – Educators who want to teach wildlife-related conservation concepts through interactive learning are encouraged to attend a free Project WILD workshop in Akron. Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge (Aquatic WILD guidebook will also be included). All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 9am-4pm on Saturday, February 25th. The workshop will take place at the Division of Wildlife District Three office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s senses of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.  Workshop participants will take home an easy-to-use book containing nearly 30 field-tested activities focusing on wildlife and nature. These activities blend social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills to help foster learning and are correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and the Head Start Domains.

Project WILD involves young people and wildlife, a proven formula for generating interest and participation. Project WILD is a supplementary education program emphasizing awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. Attractive and easy to use, Project WILD is an ideal way to supplement your curriculum and fire the imagination of your students. All activities are correlated to Ohio’s K-12 Science and Social Studies Academic Content Standards.

The Project WILD and Aquatic WILD books can only be obtained by attending a workshop. Growing Up WILD can only be obtained for free by attending this workshop as well.

There is no workshop fee but pre-registration is required by calling Jamey Graham, Division of Wildlife at (330) 245-3020. Spaces are limited. Lunch will not be provided; brown bag lunches are recommended but local fast-food options are available.

Read more about wildlife education programs and workshop opportunities by visiting www.ohioprojectwild.org