Professional Development
Take your professional education career to the next level through one of our many Professional Development opportunities offered here at Center for Wildlife
We are excited to now offer a variety of professional development training through both Project WILD and Growing Up WILD. These workshops are great for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders, nature center educators and more!
Below Zero - Winter Wildlife Ecology Training for Educates
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
📍 Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick, ME
What to Expect
• Designed for K–12 & outdoor educators
• Learn & practice Below Zero curriculum activities
• Indoor + outdoor instruction (dress for weather!)
• Includes a 200-page Below Zero Activity Guide
• Qualifies for 6 CEU hours
• Coffee/tea/snacks provided, please bring lunch
PROJECT WILD! Workshop for Teachers & Outdoor Educators
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
📍 Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick, ME
What to Expect
• Designed for K–12 & outdoor educators
• Learn & practice Nature-Based curriculum activities
• Indoor + outdoor instruction
• Includes a 200-page Project Wild Activity Guide
• Qualifies for 6 CEU hours
• Coffee/tea/snacks provided, please bring lunch
Growing Up Wild
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that encourages children to explore the natural world and wildlife through a variety of activities and experiences. The program is designed for educators of children ages 3–7 and is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, and the USDA's MyPlate guidelines. Activities include science, math, vocabulary, art, music and movement, health and safety, and nutrition.
Project W I L D
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education program for educators of kindergarten through 12th grade students that focuses on wildlife and natural resources. The program's goal is to help students develop knowledge, awareness, skills, and commitment to responsible actions and constructive behavior towards wildlife and the environment.
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