Project WILD

What: From the tiny minnow to the majestic grizzly, wildlife and humans are integrally connected. Project WILD links students and wildlife through its mission to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward terrestrial wildlife and related natural resources. Through the use of balanced curriculum materials and professional training workshops, Project WILD accomplishes its goal of developing awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment. This results in the making of informed decisions, responsible behavior and constructive action concerning wildlife and the environment.

Project WILD is one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. The program emphasizes terrestrial wildlife because of their intrinsic, ecological value as well as their role in teaching how ecosystems function. In the face of competing needs and pressures affecting the quality and sustainability of life on earth, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet. It is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world.

Date: October 23 - 24, 2009

Location: Library and Nature Center, 270 Bridge Street Verdi, NV 89439

Contact: Aaron Keller, (775) 334-3808, rkeller@ndow.org