Ready to make nature-based learning part of your teaching practice?
Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation for a day of hands-on professional development!
Throughout this workshop, we’ll demonstrate a variety of lesson plans, games and activities that you can use to incorporate nature-based learning into your classrooms and education programs. Together we'll explore best practices in environmental education and share practical, ready-to-use teaching tools that will help you engage youth in hands-on, experiential learning!
You'll also have the opportunity to build your confidence in planning and delivering environmental education activities through peer teaching activities and group discussions.
Note: This workshop is only open to those working within the Calgary Catholic School District.
What is Project WILD?
- The Canadian Wildlife Federation's Project WILD program is an established environmental education program that help learners develop the awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment needed to make informed decisions and to take constructive action for wildlife, habitat and the environment.
- The activities highlighted during the workshop can be used by both classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including resource specialists, conservation officers, camp counsellors and Scout and Guide leaders.
- The guides contains all the information needed to successfully plan and run each activity (objectives, method, background, list of materials, procedures, evaluation suggestions, activity extensions, key vocabulary, etc.).
Additional Details
- The location is currently being finalized, but will be hosted in-person at a venue within the Calgary city limits.
- Additional location details, including driving directions and room location, will be provided after registering for the event.
- Please bring your own lunch, water and snacks for the day.
- The workshop will include a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, so please come dressed for the weather.
Why You'll Love It
By taking part in this workshop you will receive:
- Interactive training on how to integrate nature-based education across different subject areas.
- Printed copies of our Project WILD activity guide featuring 146 fun, interdisciplinary activities, games, and lesson plans for all ages and abilities.
- Access to an online learning library filled with supplemental educational resources and conservation projects.
- Professional development certificates awarded by CWF.
This training is available for free thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada for the Nature Education Collective.
