Idaho Project WILD

Is your child lucky enough to have a WILD teacher? If so, that teacher has attended a Project WILD workshop somewhere in the state or country for that matter! Project WILD is a national program, which in Idaho, is offered through the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. At workshops, teachers learn ways in which to easily incorporate wildlife and ecological concepts into the subject they are already teaching. Activities in the guides are correlated to the Idaho State Education Standards. Wildlife is a tool that gets the kids excited about learning!

The goal of Project WILD is to assist learners of any age in the development of awareness, knowledge, skills and responsible behavior and constructive action for wildlife and the environment. Educational activity guides provide information and projects on topics like these:

the appreciation of wildlife;
human values and wildlife;
wildlife and ecological systems;
wildlife conservation;
cultural and social interaction with wildlife;
wildlife issues and trends;
wildlife and responsible human actions

Each activity in the book includes a statement of the instructional objectives, a description of the instructional methods employed, background information for instructors and lists of any materials needed.

Visit the National Project WILD website to learn more about the history and background of this innovative program.

In Idaho, activities from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree have been correlated to the Idaho State Education standards. The Correlations website is an interactive website designed to provide teachers the ability to implement activities into required educational standards.

Introductory Project WILD Workshops
Idaho's traditional Project WILD workshops are 15 hours in length. They are held at various locations throughout the state. Participants become very involved in learning about wildlife and wildlife management concepts. Through a series of activities, educators learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom. Workshop participants receive two activity guides which contain more than 150 activities related to wildlife and wildlife conservation. Other educational materials, such as posters and leaflets, are also provided at every workshop. This class serves as a prerequisite for any of the other specialized or advanced WILD classes. The registration fee a Project WILD workshop is $25. An optional university credit is available through most Idaho universities. An outside assignment is required for those who are taking the workshop for credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop; the additional per-credit fee is $60-75. To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Introductory Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail. Upcoming Workshops Boise, ID - February 19 & 20, 2010. Lewiston, ID - February 23, 24 & 25, 2010. Introductory Registration Form

Introductory Project WILD Workshops

Idaho's traditional Project WILD workshops are 15 hours in length. They are held at various locations throughout the state. Participants become very involved in learning about wildlife and wildlife management concepts. Through a series of activities, educators learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom.

Workshop participants receive two activity guides which contain more than 150 activities related to wildlife and wildlife conservation. Other educational materials, such as posters and leaflets, are also provided at every workshop.

This class serves as a prerequisite for any of the other specialized or advanced WILD classes.

The registration fee a Project WILD workshop is $25.

An optional university credit is available through most Idaho universities. An outside assignment is required for those who are taking the workshop for credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop; the additional per-credit fee is $60-75.

To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Introductory Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail.

Upcoming Workshops

Boise, ID - February 19 & 20, 2010.
Lewiston, ID - February 23, 24 & 25, 2010.

Introductory Registration Form

WILD About Early Learners Workshops
WILD About Early Learners This workshop offers teachers of pre-K - 2nd grade an opportunity to use WILD in new ways. The Idaho WILD About Early Learners guide has modified Project WILD activities to fit the needs of a younger audience. In the specialized guide you'll find activities, music and movement, resource lists, home connections and much more! Workshop participants receive the Idaho WILD About Early Learners guide and the Project WILD and WILD Aquatics guides. This class serves as a prerequisite for any of the other specialized or advanced WILD classes. An optional university credit is available. An outside assignment is required for those who are taking the workshop for credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop, fee for credit is an additional $60-75. Class fee is $35 plus $60-75 for the optional credit. To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Early Learner Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail. Upcoming Workshops Boise, ID - January 22 & 23, 2010. Post Falls, ID - August 11 & 12, 2009. Early Learner Registration Form

WILD About Early Learners Workshops

WILD About Early Learners
This workshop offers teachers of pre-K - 2nd grade an opportunity to use WILD in new ways. The Idaho WILD About Early Learners guide has modified Project WILD activities to fit the needs of a younger audience. In the specialized guide you'll find activities, music and movement, resource lists, home connections and much more! Workshop participants receive the Idaho WILD About Early Learners guide and the Project WILD and WILD Aquatics guides.

This class serves as a prerequisite for any of the other specialized or advanced WILD classes.

An optional university credit is available. An outside assignment is required for those who are taking the workshop for credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop, fee for credit is an additional $60-75.

Class fee is $35 plus $60-75 for the optional credit.

To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Early Learner Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail.

Upcoming Workshops

Boise, ID - January 22 & 23, 2010.
Post Falls, ID - August 11 & 12, 2009.

Early Learner Registration Form

Specialized WILD Workshops
Introductory WILD or WILD About Early Learners is a prerequisite for the following workshops. Specialized two-day workshops are 15 hour workshops that focus on a particular wildlife management issue, species or subject area. Classroom work and field trips fill out the 15 hours. The workshops are designed for individuals who are seeking more ways to incorporate WILD into their curriculums. An optional university credit is available. An outside assignment is required for those who are taking the workshop for credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop, fee for credit is an additional $60-75. Class fee is $25, except where noted. To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Specialized Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail. Upcoming Workshops WILD about Trout in the Classroom This program is full for the 2009-2010 school year, we cannot accept new participant applications at this time. – New class opportunities will be posted below. This WILD workshop is a prerequisite for the Trout in the Classroom program, in which students and teachers raise trout from eggs to fry in a classroom aquarium. The workshop is designed for teachers who are currently participating in the program and those who plan to participate in the near future. Workshop participants will learn fun student activities related to trout and aquatic ecology. To register for a workshop in your area, fill out the registration form below or contact Brenda Beckley, Aquatic Education Coordinator, at 208-287-2833 or by e-mail at bbeckley@idfg.idaho.gov. WILD about Trout in the Classroom Registration Form
WILD About Raptors The goal of these workshops is to give teachers a broader knowledge of Idaho's birds of prey. Live birds and experts from the field join us for this workshop. Take part in activities and ideas to integrate raptors into your curriculum. Each workshop involves a field trip on the second day. The first evening of the workshop is spent at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey. Day two of the Fall Workshop takes place at the Idaho Bird Observatory. Day two of the Spring Workshop takes place at BLM's Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. Boise, ID - September 11 & 12, 2009. CLASS IS FULL – Call for waiting list. Boise, ID - March 12 & 13, 2010.
WILD About Turkeys If you have ever noticed a wild turkey running around, it could be one of three turkey subspecies that have been introduced into Idaho. Wild turkeys are interesting! Attend this workshop to find out much about this bird. What does it eat, where does it live, how do they communicate and how tell if it's a male or female! Then find out many fun ways to integrate what you've learned into the curriculum you teach! Payette, ID - No class scheduled at this time.
River Ecology with WET, WILD and Learning Tree Immerse yourself in nature and have tons of fun! Float the Salmon River for an experiential education in ecology and conservation. Camp-out along the free flowing river and enjoy campfire cooking and camaraderie. Earn a university credit and wisdom to take back to your classroom to share with your students. Four to five hours of float time each day. Riggins, ID - No class scheduled at this time.
Fast Food in a WILD World Join us at the Sawtooth Camp north of Fairfield Idaho for Fast Food in a WILD World. This workshop focuses on some of the predators of Idaho. Learn the role predators play in our environment and unique features about them, and learn how to incorporate lessons about them into your curriculum. Critters to be studied include cougars, wolves, bears, songbirds (yes, some are predators), Birds of Prey, dragonflies, snakes and weasels. Workshop begins Monday at 1 p.m. and ends Thursday at noon. $180 registration fee includes everything except credits. Location of Camp: http://www.gocamping.org/sawtooth.html Sawtooth Methodist Church Camp, near Fairfield, ID - June 28 - July 1, 2010.
Take Action with WILD, WET & PLT This new workshop for high school teachers focuses on service learning. Link the classroom to the real world by integrating community action with curriculum- and standards-based activities. Explore high school materials from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree; learn from experienced high school teachers who do service learning with their students; practice the skills needed to conduct your own service learning project. Learn about service learning projects students can do at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and other opportunities. Interdisciplinary teams of teachers are encouraged to attend. $100 stipends available to the first 15 high school teachers who register and complete the class, thanks to a grant from the American Forest Foundation/Project Learning Tree. Attendees will be eligible to apply for GreenWorks service learning grants of up to $5000. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, near Nampa, ID - No class scheduled at this time.
WILD about Salmon This workshop offers teachers the opportunity to learn more about one of Idaho's most precious resources: salmon. The first day of the workshop is held at the MK Nature Center in Boise. The second day of the workshop is a field day at the fish trap on the South Fork of the Salmon River where teachers will get to handle a live salmon returning from the ocean! Boise, ID - July 8 & 9, 2010.
Focus on Literature with WET, WILD and Learning Tree Environmental education and reading: A great match! Participate in this workshop to find out ways to make literature connections with activities from the three "Projects." A $30 registration fee covers your choice of one of the Project guides and three books to supplement your classroom library. Prerequisite one of the following: Project WET, Project WILD or a Project Learning Tree workshop. *Fee $30 - Make checks payable to Project Learning Tree* Fruitland, ID - December 4 & 5, 2009. Boise, ID - June 16 & 17, 2010.
WILD about Zoo Boise Project WILD and Zoo Boise have teamed up to put together a workshop for teachers who are interested in integrating lessons on the ins and outs of zoos and zoo animals. This one credit workshop will take place at Zoo Boise. Come and enjoy all the zoo has to offer and ways to tie the information into your curriculum! Class fee $25.00. Boise, ID - September 25 & 26, 2009. CLASS IS FULL. Specialized Registration Form

Specialized WILD Workshops

Introductory WILD or WILD About Early Learners is a prerequisite for the following workshops.

Specialized two-day workshops are 15 hour workshops that focus on a particular wildlife management issue, species or subject area. Classroom work and field trips fill out the 15 hours. The workshops are designed for individuals who are seeking more ways to incorporate WILD into their curriculums.

Class fee is $25, except where noted.

To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Specialized Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail.

Upcoming Workshops

WILD about Trout in the Classroom

This program is full for the 2009-2010 school year, we cannot accept new participant applications at this time.
– New class opportunities will be posted below.

This WILD workshop is a prerequisite for the Trout in the Classroom program, in which students and teachers raise trout from eggs to fry in a classroom aquarium. The workshop is designed for teachers who are currently participating in the program and those who plan to participate in the near future. Workshop participants will learn fun student activities related to trout and aquatic ecology.

To register for a workshop in your area, fill out the registration form below or contact Brenda Beckley, Aquatic Education Coordinator, at 208-287-2833 or by e-mail at bbeckley@idfg.idaho.gov.

WILD about Trout in the Classroom Registration Form

WILD About Raptors

The goal of these workshops is to give teachers a broader knowledge of Idaho's birds of prey. Live birds and experts from the field join us for this workshop. Take part in activities and ideas to integrate raptors into your curriculum. Each workshop involves a field trip on the second day.

The first evening of the workshop is spent at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey. Day two of the Fall Workshop takes place at the Idaho Bird Observatory. Day two of the Spring Workshop takes place at BLM's Snake River Birds of Prey NCA.

Boise, ID - September 11 & 12, 2009. CLASS IS FULL – Call for waiting list.
Boise, ID - March 12 & 13, 2010.

WILD About Turkeys

If you have ever noticed a wild turkey running around, it could be one of three turkey subspecies that have been introduced into Idaho. Wild turkeys are interesting! Attend this workshop to find out much about this bird. What does it eat, where does it live, how do they communicate and how tell if it's a male or female! Then find out many fun ways to integrate what you've learned into the curriculum you teach!

Payette, ID - No class scheduled at this time.

River Ecology with WET, WILD and Learning Tree

Immerse yourself in nature and have tons of fun! Float the Salmon River for an experiential education in ecology and conservation. Camp-out along the free flowing river and enjoy campfire cooking and camaraderie. Earn a university credit and wisdom to take back to your classroom to share with your students. Four to five hours of float time each day.

Riggins, ID - No class scheduled at this time.

Fast Food in a WILD World

Join us at the Sawtooth Camp north of Fairfield Idaho for Fast Food in a WILD World. This workshop focuses on some of the predators of Idaho. Learn the role predators play in our environment and unique features about them, and learn how to incorporate lessons about them into your curriculum. Critters to be studied include cougars, wolves, bears, songbirds (yes, some are predators), Birds of Prey, dragonflies, snakes and weasels. Workshop begins Monday at 1 p.m. and ends Thursday at noon. $180 registration fee includes everything except credits.
Location of Camp: http://www.gocamping.org/sawtooth.html

Sawtooth Methodist Church Camp, near Fairfield, ID - June 28 - July 1, 2010.

Take Action with WILD, WET & PLT

This new workshop for high school teachers focuses on service learning. Link the classroom to the real world by integrating community action with curriculum- and standards-based activities. Explore high school materials from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree; learn from experienced high school teachers who do service learning with their students; practice the skills needed to conduct your own service learning project. Learn about service learning projects students can do at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and other opportunities.

Interdisciplinary teams of teachers are encouraged to attend.

$100 stipends available to the first 15 high school teachers who register and complete the class, thanks to a grant from the American Forest Foundation/Project Learning Tree. Attendees will be eligible to apply for GreenWorks service learning grants of up to $5000.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, near Nampa, ID - No class scheduled at this time.

WILD about Salmon

This workshop offers teachers the opportunity to learn more about one of Idaho's most precious resources: salmon. The first day of the workshop is held at the MK Nature Center in Boise. The second day of the workshop is a field day at the fish trap on the South Fork of the Salmon River where teachers will get to handle a live salmon returning from the ocean!

Boise, ID - July 8 & 9, 2010.

Focus on Literature with WET, WILD and Learning Tree

Environmental education and reading: A great match! Participate in this workshop to find out ways to make literature connections with activities from the three "Projects." A $30 registration fee covers your choice of one of the Project guides and three books to supplement your classroom library. Prerequisite one of the following: Project WET, Project WILD or a Project Learning Tree workshop. Fee $30 - Make checks payable to Project Learning Tree

Fruitland, ID - December 4 & 5, 2009.
Boise, ID - June 16 & 17, 2010.

WILD about Zoo Boise

Project WILD and Zoo Boise have teamed up to put together a workshop for teachers who are interested in integrating lessons on the ins and outs of zoos and zoo animals. This one credit workshop will take place at Zoo Boise. Come and enjoy all the zoo has to offer and ways to tie the information into your curriculum! Class fee $25.00.

Boise, ID - September 25 & 26, 2009. CLASS IS FULL.

Specialized Registration Form

Educators and Wildlife: Seeing Eye to Eye

For more information about any of the workshops or seminars, registration information or setting up a workshop in your area contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by email.