News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2011
 

Free Workshop Available To Educators August 16th in Boardman 
Mahoning County workshop open to both formal and non-formal educators

BOARDMAN, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children of all ages are invited to attend a workshop focusing on two supplemental curriculums that help teach wildlife-related concepts. The newer Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge. All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 10am-3pm on Tuesday, August 16th. The workshop will take place at Boardman Park also known as “The Green Oasis” at 375 Boardman-Poland Road.

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s senses of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.  Workshop participants will take home an easy-to-use book containing nearly 30 field-tested activities focusing on wildlife and nature. These activities blend social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills to help foster learning and are correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and the Head Start Domains.

Project WILD involves young people and wildlife, a proven formula for generating interest and participation. Project WILD is a supplementary education program emphasizing awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. Attractive and easy to use, Project WILD is an ideal way to supplement your curriculum and fire the imagination of your students. All activities are correlated to Ohio’s K-12 Science and Social Studies Academic Content Standards.

There is no workshop free but registration is required by calling or emailing Jamey Graham at (330) 245-3020 or Jamey.Graham@dnr.state.oh.us.  Registration is open until August 5th however spaces are limited. Please plan to bring a sack lunch; food will not be provided.

Read more about wildlife education programs and workshop opportunities by visiting www.ohioprojectwild.org

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