Project WILD and Project Learning Tree Educator Workshops

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Join us for dynamic and hands-on educator workshops that bring together Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) curricula to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in the next generation. These workshops are designed to empower educators with practical tools to connect students to the natural world through inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and active exploration. By attending, you’ll help foster future generations of environmentally literate, compassionate, and engaged citizens.

Morning Session, 9 AM to Noon: Tailored for early childhood educators, this session will focus on interactive, age-appropriate activities that inspire wonder and curiosity about nature in children ages 3-6 from PLT's "Trees & Me" and WILD's "Growing Up WILD" curriculum resources. Learn how to integrate playful, sensory-based learning into your classroom to develop early environmental awareness.

Afternoon Session, 1 to 4 PM: Geared toward elementary educators (adults working with youth grades K-5), this session provides hands-on strategies and activities to meet learning standards in science, math, social studies, and english language arts ~ all while engaging students in environmental education utilizing PLT's "Explore Your Environment" and WILD's "Aquatic WILD" curricula. Discover how to integrate science, literacy, and creative problem-solving to nurture environmental responsibility and knowledge.

Participants will walk away with certificates for professional development hours, sets of both Project Learning Tree and Project WILD curriculum guides, and the hands-on, heads-on knowledge to integrate environmental education into your instruction right away.

DETAILS:

• March 29th, Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center (2500 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111)
• Early Childhood Workshop, 9 AM to Noon featuring PLT's "Trees & Me" and WILD's "Growing Up WILD" curriculum.
• Elementary Education Workshop, 1 to 4 PM featuring PLT'S "Explore Your Environment" and WILD's "Aquatic WILD" curriculum.
• Cost is $10 per session to cover costs of minor supplies.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US:

Jack Hilgert, [email protected], (405) 613-3835, Oklahoma Project WET and Project WILD

Tony Pascall, [email protected], (405)317-8322, Oklahoma Project Learning Tree

ABOUT THE CURRICULUM:

Project Learning Tree® (PLT) provides educators with high-quality professional development, hands-on activities, and multi-disciplinary supplemental curriculum that can be easily integrated into lesson plans for all grades and subject areas to help teach youth about trees, forests, and the environment.

Project WILD's mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. All curriculum materials are backed by sound educational practices and theory, and represent the work of many professionals within the fields of education and natural resource management from across the country.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center, 2500 Northeast 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, United States