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:​

• Growing Up WILD
  Where: University of MD Extension Office, Frederick MD
  When: May 2, 2026, 9 am to noon
  Content: Growing Up WILD curriculum for ages 3-7
  Cost​: FREE
  Requirements: Participants must register in advance.
  Registration: Starts March 2
  ​ at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975604639659?a​ff=oddtdtcreator
  


• Getting Little Feet WET
  Where: University of MD Extension Office, Frederick MD
  When: Aug 1, 2026, 10 am to noon
  Content: Getting Little Feet Wet early childhood curriculum
  Cost: FREE
  Requirements: Participants must register in advance.
  Registration: Starts June 1
  at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frederick-county-master-gardeners-getting-little-feet-wet-for-educators-tickets-1975622789947?aff=oddtdtcre​ator​


• ​ Triple Facilitator Training (Project WILD, Project WET, Project Learning Tree)
  Where: Notre Dame University, Baltimore MD
  When: 2 days in August, 2026, dates TBD!
  Content: Overview of all three curriculums plus facilitator specific training;
  facilitators can provide educator workshops!
  Cost: WILD books provided by Maryland DNR, WET and PLT provided at cost $
  Requirements: Applicants must have taken an educator course in at least one of
  the three projects.
  Registration: Contact [email protected]​ to be put on the mailing list for
  ​ more information!