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:

• Growing Up WILD Class for Educators and Parents
• Location: Univ of MD Extension Office, Frederick, MD
• Date/Time: August 20, 2022, from 9 am to 12 pm
• Instructor: Margaret Pierre-Nanan
• See webpage for registration and details​
  


• ​ Project WILD and Aquatic WILD Educator Workshop
• Location: National Aquarium in Baltimore
• Date/Time: August 18. 2022, from 9:30 am to 4 pm
• Instructor: Lauren Fauth
  
• Contact Central Reservations at the National Aquarium; 410-576-3833 or reserve@aqua.org

Archived Online Workshops:

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