Project WILD Workshop Offered In Lewiston

LEWISTON - A Project WILD workshop is scheduled for February 1, 2, and 3 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston. Because space is limited, K-12 teachers and youth leaders are urged to register as soon as possible for this fun, informative workshop. Contact Fish and Game's Lewiston office (208) 799-5010 for more information. Project WILD is a wildlife oriented, multi-disciplinary set of activities developed for educators, youth leaders or anyone working with the youth. The activities develop awareness, knowledge and skills concerning the relationships between humans, wildlife and the natural world. Wildlife concepts are related to social studies, mathematics, language arts and other subjects and do not take time away from established curricula. Each workshop actively involves participants in the learning activities and demonstrates techniques for integrating the supplementary materials into classrooms and informal learning settings. Cost for the 15-hour workshop is $20, and participants may opt to receive one hour of graduate or undergraduate credit for an additional fee. Young people are fascinated by the study of wildlife, opening windows of learning into all subject areas. Project WILD is used in 50 states and seven countries, and is based on the premise that young people and their teachers have a vital interest in learning about the earth as home for people and wildlife. The goal of the program is to assist learners in developing a commitment to responsible and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment upon which all life depends. More than 70 percent of Idaho teachers currently incorporate Project 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.