Maryland Department of NATURAL RESOURCES

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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 [email protected]!


Upcoming In-Person Workshops:​

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  • Project WILD Workshop for Educators & Lessons Rooted in Nature
    Where: Natural History Society of Maryland, 6908 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD
    When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Snow date: January 11
    Content: Project WILD Terrestrial
    Cost: $10 for NHSM members, $12 for non-members
    Requirements: Participants must register in advance.
    Registration: Register via the NHSM website he​re.
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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
  • 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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