Conservation Education and Project Wild
About Project Wild
TWRA offers Project WILD in partnership with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 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.
The activities found in Project WILD instructional materials are intended for use in both classroom and informal settings and are designed to support state and national academic standards appropriate for grades K–12. TWRA offers educator and facilitator training for adults who want to use Project WILD materials.
FAQs
Project WILD is one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs, among educators of K-12 students, emphasizing wildlife and their habitats. It is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. A national network of State Wildlife Agency Sponsors ensures that Project WILD is available nationwide - training educators in the many facets of the program. Project WILD is concerned with providing information, as well as helping students to evaluate choices and to make responsible decisions. Curriculum materials adhere to those strict efforts for balance and objectivity, backed by sound educational practices and theory.
How do I get the Project WILD Curriculum & Activity Guide?
Project WILD Curriculum & Activity Guides are distributed cost free to participants by attending a 6-hour instructional workshop offered by certified leaders. Visit our workshop schedule for a list of dates and scheduled workshops in your area. Remember to check back as workshops are updated and posted as they are scheduled.
How do I sign-up or participate in a workshop?
You can attend any one of our Project WILD or K-12 Program workshops that we have listed on our workshop schedule. Contact the person listed under "workshop information" to sign-up for the workshop, as space is limited. Workshops are free of charge or low cost to participants. Participants will receive corresponding curriculum guide, courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after participating in a workshop.
How do I request or host a workshop at my site?
Workshops can be requested by outside parties with an 8-week advanced notice of the date scheduled. This is to allow time to find a certified leader and for preparation of the workshop. We require a minimum of 15 participants to facilitate and/or host a workshop. Workshops and activity guides are provided free of charge courtesy of the TWRA. Please submit this form to request a workshop. Please provide 2-3 possible dates, site location, city, and county of the workshop request. Remember when scheduling the time of workshops that Project WILD workshops are a 6-hour minimum.
Are Project WILD and the other K-12 Programs eligible for Tennessee Continuing Education Credit?
Yes! Project WILD participants will receive a certificate noting education hours that can be submitted for credit.
Can I reprint Project WILD activities External Website or K-12 Program activities for curriculum I am developing?
If your organization would like to include Project WILD activities in materials you are developing, a written request for permission must be submitted to the Project WILD National Office. All requests must be received by the Project WILD National Office in writing on organizational letterhead and include the purpose of the request and anticipated number of copies to be distributed. Permission to reprint will only be granted by Project WILD based on a thorough review of the complete draft of materials submitted with any given request. Reprint is limited to no more than three total activities for any individual, organization or group (three total from Project WILD and/or Aquatic). Permission will only be granted one time in five years.
All Project WILD materials are protected by United States copyright laws. No part of such content may be reproduced, disseminated, published, or transferred, in any form without the prior written permission of the Council for Environmental Education.
