Professional Development Workshops
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This page will be regularly updated with educator training opportunities and events throughout the state. A list of professional development opportunities and resources can be found on our
educator resource page. Some workshops offer MSDE credit if combined with other workshops.
Would you like to request a Project WILD Terrestrial/Aquatic, Flying WILD, or Growing Up WILD workshop for your group or at your location? Email Sarah Witcher at
sarah.witcher1@maryland.gov!
Upcoming In-Person Workshops:
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*RESCHEDULED* Project WILD Facilitator Training
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 virtual, 6pm - 9pm AND
Saturday, March 16, 2024 in-person at North Point State Park, 8am - 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE, lunch provided
Please email
sarah.witcher1@maryland.gov for details and to apply.
Participants must have attended a Project WILD educator workshop in the past, and must attend both sessions to receive their certification. All Project WILD curriculums will be covered.
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Project Learning Tree
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Time: 9:30-4
Cost: $25 per person (includes Aquarium admission and refreshments. Lunch is not included.)
Registration Deadline: March 8, 2024
Visit https://aqua.org/education#professional-development for info!
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WOW! Wonders of Wetlands
Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Time: 9:30-4 Cost: $25 per person (includes Aquarium admission and refreshments. Lunch is not included.)
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024
Visit https://aqua.org/education#professional-development for info!
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Cresciendo WILD! (Growing Up WILD)
Saturday, May 5, 2024 / Sábado 5 de mayo, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Mount Rainier Nature Center
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
See the flyer and visit
https://forms.office.com/r/5jzVLxV2s8 to register!
Archived Online Workshops:
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5 Million Trees, Please: Maryland's New 5 Million Trees Program Featuring Acting State Forester Anne Hairston-Strang
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How to Build a Nature-lover Featuring the Maryland Master Naturalist Program and DNR's R3 efforts
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Growing New Stewards Featuring Emily Beck, director of the Chesapeake Watershed Semester and the Gunston School’s Dean of Instruction and Innovation