Project Wild & Aquatic Wild Class

Project WILD involves young people and wildlife, a proven formula for generating interest and participation. It 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.
Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade learn basic concepts about wild animals, their needs and importance, and their relationships to people and the environment. The hands-on, diverse activities help develop problem-solving and decision making skills in determining responsible human actions.
Project WILD was developed through a joint effort of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the Council for Environmental Education. It is endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies and is consistent with the recommendations of the National Science Teachers Association. The Project WILD curriculum has been aligned with Ohio's PreK-12 academic content standards in Science. You can find references to Project WILD throughout Ohio's Model Curriculum for Science.
Project WILD activity guides are available to educators free of charge only when they attend a workshop. Attending this workshop will enable you to apply for ODNR DOW Wild School Site Grant to start an outdoor classroom. These grants are designed to be start-up grants for new sites or expansions of current sites. This class is offered by ODNR DOW free but pre-registration is required by November 11, 2016. Lunch will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Liza Butler, Belmont SWCD Wildlife/Forestry Specialist, at 740-526-0027.