This is a professional development workshop for educators who want to use nature-based education in their teachings.
Explore the Wild Side of Teaching!
Looking for fun, engaging ways to connect children and youth with nature? Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation for an interactive workshop featuring Project WILD and Below Zero, two nationally recognized environmental education programs that make learning about wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation exciting, meaningful, and accessible.
Whether you're an educator, parent, homeschooler, camp leader, Scout or Guide volunteer, or simply someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, this workshop will provide practical, hands-on activities that help people of all ages explore and appreciate the natural world.
This this a 2-part online workshop
- Part 1 - Monday, February 1 @ 4 pm - 7pm PT, 6 pm - 9 pm ET, 7:30 - 10:30 NT
- Part 2 - Monday, February 8 @ 4 pm - 7pm PT, 6 pm - 9 pm ET, 7:30 - 10:30 NT
Note: A small amount of preparation time will also be required between sessions
What You'll Experience
🦉 Explore Wildlife Through Project WILD
For more than 40 years, Project WILD has helped learners build knowledge, skills, and appreciation for wildlife and habitats. Through engaging, hands-on activities, participants explore conservation, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship while developing critical thinking skills and meaningful connections to nature. Activities are adaptable for a wide range of ages and learning settings.
❄️ Uncover Winter Adaptation with Below Zero
Explore how Canadian wildlife survives and thrives during winter through engaging, hands-on activities. Below Zero helps learners investigate adaptations, migration, hibernation, snow ecology, and winter habitats while building confidence in outdoor learning during the colder months.
🌲 Learn Through Participation
This workshop is highly interactive. You'll take part in activities, discussions, and collaborative learning experiences that can be adapted for classrooms, camps, nature clubs, community programs, and family learning.
💡 Gain Practical Tools and Resources
Leave with ideas and strategies you can immediately use to engage children and youth in nature-based learning throughout the year.
🤝 Connect with Like-Minded Nature Enthusiasts
Meet others who share a passion for wildlife, outdoor learning, and environmental stewardship while exchanging ideas and inspiration.
Your Registration Includes
✅ Project WILD activity guide featuring 146 curriculum-linked activities
✅ Below Zero activity guide filled with winter wildlife and outdoor learning activities
✅ Facilitated workshop training
✅ Certificate of participation
✅ Ongoing inspiration and resources from the Canadian Wildlife Federation
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for:
- Educators and early childhood educators
- Homeschooling families
- Parents and caregivers
- Scout and Guide leaders
- Camp and recreation staff
- Outdoor and environmental educators
- Nature interpreters
- Anyone interested in wildlife and nature-based learning
No previous experience is required.
What to Bring
Come prepared to have your camera and microphone on and to have fun! Some activities may involve simple household materials and short periods of outdoor observation.
Workshop materials can only be shipped to Canadian addresses.
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