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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Project WET 2.0
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Time: 9:30-4
Cost: $15 per person (includes Aquarium admission and refreshments. Lunch is not included.)
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023
Visit https://aqua.org/education#professional-development for info!
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Project WILD
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis
Time: 9:30-2
Cost: Free!
Registration is required:
https://forms.gle/w7rpJhYr8PLbJFtc8.
Email Ranger Pauline with questions at
rpcham23@aacounty.org.
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Project WILD Facilitator Training
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 virtual, 6pm - 9pm AND
Saturday, January 6, 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 WILD
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Time: 9:30-4
Maximum Participants: 20
Cost: $15 per person (includes Aquarium admission and refreshments. Lunch is not included.)
Registration Deadline: January 19, 2024
Visit https://aqua.org/education#professional-development for info!
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Growing Up Wild
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Natural History Society of MD in Baltimore
Time: 9-12
Cost: $12 per person
Visit https://www.marylandnature.org/get-involved/events/event/growing-up-wild-early-childcare-educator-training/ for info and to register!
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Flying WILD
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Natural History Society of MD in Baltimore
Time: 1-4 pm
Cost: $12 per person
Visit https://www.marylandnature.org/get-involved/events/event/flying-wild-workshop-for-educators/ for info and to register!
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Project WILD
Friday, February 9, 2024 at Marshy Point Nature Center
Time: 9:30-3
Cost: FREE
Please call 410-887-2817 for more information and to register.
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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!
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