Educators Invited to Project WILD workshop

Educators of prekindergarten through high school students are invited to attend a free Project WILD workshop on Feb. 10, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop focuses on supplemental curriculums that teach wildlife-related conservation concepts using everyday subjects such as math, science and social studies. Project WILD and Aquatic WILD (K-12) guidebooks are provided to all participants. The workshop will take place at the Wildlife District Two office, 952 Lima Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classroom teachers, youth group leaders, naturalists, program volunteers and homeschool educators are welcome. There is no cost, but preregistration is required as space is limited. Contact Abby Ditomassi at 419-460-3276 or abby.ditomassi@dnr.ohio.gov by Feb. 3 to preregister. Project WILD and Aquatic WILD involve young people and wildlife, a proven formula for generating interest and participation while teaching common academic disciplines from kindergarten through high school. This is a supplementary education program emphasizing awareness, appreciation and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. Participants are provided with documentation to submit up to six hours of continuing education units (CEUs) to their local professional development committee. Attendance also qualifies participants for Wildlife Education Grant funding. For more information, visit wildohio.gov