Idaho Project WILD

People traveling around Idaho frequently see bumper stickers on cars proclaiming, "I'm a WILD teacher." Those teachers are participating in a unique Fish and Game program to educate school children about wildlife. Project WILD enables teachers throughout Idaho's school districts to receive training and information about ecological topics in workshops conducted throughout the state.

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 workbooks 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. Most of these workshops begin on Friday evenings from 4-9 p.m. and run through the following Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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 for these workshops is $20. 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 $50-60. 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 Pocatello, ID - April 18 & 19, 2008. CLASS IS FULL Nampa, ID - April 25 & 26, 2008. Boise, ID - June 17 & 18, 2008. 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. Most of these workshops begin on Friday evenings from 4-9 p.m. and run through the following Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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 for these workshops is $20.

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 $50-60.

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

Pocatello, ID - April 18 & 19, 2008. CLASS IS FULL
Nampa, ID - April 25 & 26, 2008.
Boise, ID - June 17 & 18, 2008.

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 $50. Class fee is $30 plus $50-60 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 - April 25 & 26, 2008. CLASS IS FULL Boise, ID - July 29 & 30, 2008. Moscow, ID - August 12 & 13, 2008. 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 $50.

Class fee is $30 plus $50-60 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 - April 25 & 26, 2008. CLASS IS FULL
Boise, ID - July 29 & 30, 2008.
Moscow, ID - August 12 & 13, 2008.

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 $50. Class fee is $20, 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 Zoo Boise Project WILD and Zoo Boise are teaming up to put together a workshop for teachers who are interested in integrating lessons with zoos, animals, and animal habitats. 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 $20.00. Boise, ID - September 26 & 27, 2008 CLASS IS FULL WILD about Trout in the Classroom Trout in the Classroom is a program in which students and teachers raise trout from eggs to fry in a classroom aquarium. This 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. Approval from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is required prior to participation in the Trout in the Classroom program. WILD About Mule Deer Want to learn more about one of Idaho's premier big game animals? You can, by attending the WILD about Mule Deer workshop in Jerome. See how the Mule Deer Initiative helps to protect this unique species and learn ways to teach the importance of environmental stewardship. TBA Plan on a field trip for the second day. 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 12 & 13, 2008. WILD About Raptors - North The goal of this workshop is to give teachers a broader knowledge of Idaho's birds of prey, namely migrant bald eagles and osprey. Live birds and experts from the field join us for this workshop. Take part in activities and ideas to integrate raptors into your curriculum. Coeur d’ Alene, ID - T.B.A. WILD about Elk Idaho is home to the third largest population of elk in country. It's time we give this critter its due. Get ideas to incorporate the majestic elk into all subject areas. Classes offered in McCall and in Stanley Class fee $70 (includes food and lodging) plus $50-60 for 1 credit. McCall, ID - June 13 & 14, 2008. Stanley, ID - June 23 & 24, 2008. 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 7 & 8, 2008. CLASS IS FULL Boise, ID - July 10 & 11, 2008. 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 $25 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 $25 - Make checks payable to Project Learning Tree* Boise, ID - June 12 & 13, 2008. 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 $20, 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 Zoo Boise
Project WILD and Zoo Boise are teaming up to put together a workshop for teachers who are interested in integrating lessons with zoos, animals, and animal habitats. 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 $20.00.

Boise, ID - September 26 & 27, 2008 CLASS IS FULL

WILD about Trout in the Classroom
Trout in the Classroom is a program in which students and teachers raise trout from eggs to fry in a classroom aquarium. This 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. Approval from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is required prior to participation in the Trout in the Classroom program.

WILD About Mule Deer
Want to learn more about one of Idaho's premier big game animals? You can, by attending the WILD about Mule Deer workshop in Jerome. See how the Mule Deer Initiative helps to protect this unique species and learn ways to teach the importance of environmental stewardship.

TBA
Plan on a field trip for the second day.

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.

Boise, ID - September 12 & 13, 2008.

WILD About Raptors - North
The goal of this workshop is to give teachers a broader knowledge of Idaho's birds of prey, namely migrant bald eagles and osprey. Live birds and experts from the field join us for this workshop. Take part in activities and ideas to integrate raptors into your curriculum.

Coeur d’ Alene, ID - T.B.A.

WILD about Elk
Idaho is home to the third largest population of elk in country. It's time we give this critter its due. Get ideas to incorporate the majestic elk into all subject areas.
Classes offered in McCall and in Stanley
Class fee $70 (includes food and lodging) plus $50-60 for 1 credit.

McCall, ID - June 13 & 14, 2008.
Stanley, ID - June 23 & 24, 2008.

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 7 & 8, 2008. CLASS IS FULL
Boise, ID - July 10 & 11, 2008.

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 $25 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 $25 - Make checks payable to Project Learning Tree

Boise, ID - June 12 & 13, 2008. CLASS IS FULL

Specialized Registration Form

Summer Field Seminars
Introductory WILD or WILD About Early Learners is a prerequisite for the following workshops. These seminars are designed for teachers who are seeking more in-depth information about the state's wildlife and wildlife issues. Hands-on learning and field trips are emphasized in these programs. Following classroom lectures, participants take to the field, observing wildlife habitat and in many cases coming face to face with the species being studied. If you're looking for an exciting way to incorporate wildlife into your curriculum, attend one of our summer seminars. You'll get a fair and accurate account of what's going on with wildlife in our state. Class fees vary and are listed below. Optional university credit is available. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers two class options for summer field seminars, a two credit class and a three credit class. Participants taking these courses for credit will be required to complete a written assignment to receive credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop, fee for credit is an additional $50-60 per credit. To register for a workshop in your area fill out the Summer Seminar Registration Form below or contact Lori Adams, Project WILD Coordinator, at (208) 287-2889 or by e-mail. Upcoming Seminars WILD About High Deserts - 3 credits This new workshop offers information about life in the Great Basin Desert. Study the fragile environment and learn about unique animals and plants that live there. Held at Camp Taylor south of Pocatello, this workshop has plenty of perks besides the three credits! You'll learn about this incredible habitat and mule deer, sage grouse, coyote, elk, pygmy rabbits, and herps! Class fee is $245 plus $105 - $160 for 3 credits, depending on University. NO CLASS IN 2008 Fast Food in a WILD World - 2 credits Join us at the Sawtooth Camp north of Fairfield Idaho for this year's Fast Food in a WILD World. Study predators of Idaho and learn how to incorporate lessons about them into your curriculum. Learn the role predators play in our environment and unique features about them. Critters to be studied include cougars, wolves, bears, songbirds (yes, some are predators), Birds of Prey, dragonflies, snakes and weasels. Class fee is $185 plus $100 for 2 credits. NO CLASS IN 2008 WILD in the Yellowstone Ecosystem - 3 credits This three credit workshop covers the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It focuses on the of the mega fauna, such as trumpeter swans, grizzly bears, wolves and Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout and our roles within the ecosystem. Following classroom lectures, participants take to the field, observing wildlife and habitat. Class fee is $245 plus $105 - $160 for 3 credits, depending on University. Harriman State Park – July 14 - 18, 2008. CLASS IS FULL. Call for waiting list. Summer Seminar Registration Form

Summer Field Seminars

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

These seminars are designed for teachers who are seeking more in-depth information about the state's wildlife and wildlife issues. Hands-on learning and field trips are emphasized in these programs. Following classroom lectures, participants take to the field, observing wildlife habitat and in many cases coming face to face with the species being studied. If you're looking for an exciting way to incorporate wildlife into your curriculum, attend one of our summer seminars. You'll get a fair and accurate account of what's going on with wildlife in our state.

Class fees vary and are listed below.

Optional university credit is available. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers two class options for summer field seminars, a two credit class and a three credit class. Participants taking these courses for credit will be required to complete a written assignment to receive credit. Participants register and pay for credit at the workshop, fee for credit is an additional $50-60 per credit.

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

Upcoming Seminars

WILD About High Deserts - 3 credits
This new workshop offers information about life in the Great Basin Desert. Study the fragile environment and learn about unique animals and plants that live there. Held at Camp Taylor south of Pocatello, this workshop has plenty of perks besides the three credits! You'll learn about this incredible habitat and mule deer, sage grouse, coyote, elk, pygmy rabbits, and herps!
Class fee is $245 plus $105 - $160 for 3 credits, depending on University.
NO CLASS IN 2008

Fast Food in a WILD World - 2 credits
Join us at the Sawtooth Camp north of Fairfield Idaho for this year's Fast Food in a WILD World. Study predators of Idaho and learn how to incorporate lessons about them into your curriculum. Learn the role predators play in our environment and unique features about them. Critters to be studied include cougars, wolves, bears, songbirds (yes, some are predators), Birds of Prey, dragonflies, snakes and weasels.
Class fee is $185 plus $100 for 2 credits.
NO CLASS IN 2008

WILD in the Yellowstone Ecosystem - 3 credits
This three credit workshop covers the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It focuses on the of the mega fauna, such as trumpeter swans, grizzly bears, wolves and Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout and our roles within the ecosystem. Following classroom lectures, participants take to the field, observing wildlife and habitat.
Class fee is $245 plus $105 - $160 for 3 credits, depending on University.
Harriman State Park – July 14 - 18, 2008.
CLASS IS FULL. Call for waiting list.

Summer Seminar 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.