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Project WILD K-12 Terrestrial Guide Training

$50

with Laura Rogers Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2025 at 9 am

Project Wild K-12 Terrestrial Guide Training

Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Viles Arboretum

153 Hospital Street, Augusta

Registration of $50 includes a copy of the Project Wild Terrestrial Guide

Educator Professional Development Credit Hours are available.

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.

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 chips, snacks and cookies. (A microwave is available.) 

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).

This event will be held both inside and outside, as weather permits, so dress appropriately.

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.

Project WILD in the Classroom

Outdoor Learning with Project WILD





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