WILD Education

Overview

Sponsored by the Department of  Environment and Conservation and the Canadian  Wildlife Federation, this popular conservation education program began in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1992. Sanctioned by the Department of Education for grades K-6, this program is designed to be infused into mandated curriculum subjects, such as art, health, math, music, physical education, social studies, and science.

The backbone of the program is an activity manual containing over 130 activities. Each activity contains all the information needed for successful completion, including objectives, method, background, a list of required materials, procedures, evaluation suggestions, recommended grade level, subjects, skills, duration, group size, setting, and key vocabulary.

The program is based on the premise that young Canadians have a vital interest in learning about their natural world, how their actions affect the sustainability of life on our place, and how they can become responsible inhabitants of the Earth.

The program assists learners in developing the awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to make informed decisions and to take constructive action for wildlife, habitat, and the environment.

WILD Educations offers a one day workshop designed to inform educators about the program's philosophy and illustrates how to integrate the activities into existing curricula.

How to participate in a WILD Education workshop and receive your Activity Guide.

The Project WILD and below Zero Guides are only available to workshop participants.

Workshop participants become familiar with WILD Education materials, activities, and strategies. They gain experience needed to use WILD Education with youth and to intergrate program materials and activities into their teaching or to make the activities the basis for a whole course of study.

To book a workshop contact Salmonier Nature Park at 229-7888.