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Professional Development Workshops

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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

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Archived Online Workshops:

  • 5 Million Trees, Please: Maryland's New 5 Million Trees Program Featuring Acting State Forester Anne Hairston-Strang
  • How to Build a Nature-lover Featuring the Maryland Master Naturalist Program and DNR's R3 efforts
  • Growing New Stewards Featuring Emily Beck, director of the Chesapeake Watershed Semester and the Gunston School’s Dean of Instruction and Innovation
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