Project WILD Workshop Offered

A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Fish and Game's Southwest Region office at 3101 S. Powerline Road in Nampa. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Nampa office (465-8465) for more information. Project WILD is an interdisciplinary fish and wildlife curriculum spanning a number of class subjects. WILD activities help students develop awareness, knowledge and skills concerning relationships between humans, wildlife and the natural world. "The WILD curriculum is another vehicle for teaching a variety of subjects from math to science to language arts, and from social studies to music," Fish and Game regional conservation educator Evin Oneale noted. "And because there's something magical about wildlife - especially for youngsters - Project WILD promotes better learning, making it an invaluable tool for any teacher's toolbox." While the 15-hour workshop is offered free of charge, participants may opt to take the workshop for one graduate or undergraduate credit. This basic workshop serves as a solid foundation for the week-long, three credit, advanced WILD workshops offered during the summer months. More than 70 percent of Idaho teachers currently incorporate WILD activities into their curriculum. If you are a teacher or youth group leader unfamiliar with Project WILD, ask around. Discover how other professional educators feel about the program. Then contact Fish and Game to reserve your spot for this upcoming workshop.