Project WILD Workshops Scheduled

Project WILD is offering several workshops this spring and early summer for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students - but you don't have to be a teacher to participate. The workshops are available for teachers, scout leaders, parents or anyone interested in sharing nature with children. Workshops scheduled for June and July include: Focus on Literature with WET, WILD and Learning Tree: Boise, June 9 and 10. Learn 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. WILD about Bats: Pocatello, June 17 and 18. Learn more about the world's only flying mammals in the newest workshop to join the Project WILD family. This workshop will not only dispel common myths about bats, but will offer a field opportunity to join biologists for a night of bat capture - "catch and release" only of course. MK Nature Center with WET and WILD: Boise, June 30 and July 1. Join Project WILD and Project WET to find out more about the MK Nature Center and our environment. Become familiar with all the MK Nature Center in Boise has to offer. Learn how to use what you have in your backyard to share environmental education with your students WILD about Salmon: Boise, July 9 and 10. 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. River Ecology with WET and WILD: Riggins, July 11 through 13th (Three-day trip); July 15 and 16th, (Two-day trip). 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. For more information on these workshops or to register, visit Fish and Game's website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=218, or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889.