Project WILD is a national program sponsored in West Virginia by the West Virginiaʼs Division of Natural Resources under the advisement of Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Project WILD’s mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. All curriculum materials are backed by sound educational practices and theory, and represent the work of many professionals within the fields of education and natural resource management from across the country.
Upcoming Trainings
| Date | Location | Training | Class Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2023 | New River Gorge National Park | PW | Public | 15 |
| 04/27/2023 | Glenville State University | PW | Private | 20 |
| 6/5/2023–6/6/2023 | Ward Hallow | PW, Project Wet, PLT | Private | 25 |
| 06/27/2023–06/28/2023 | Hawks Nest State Park | PW, Project Wet, PLT | Public | 30 |
| 07/22/2023 | Jackson’s Mill | Early Childhood Workshop | Public | 25 |
| 11/04/2023 | National Youth Science Center | Early Childhood Workshop | Public | 40 |
GUW=Growing Up Wild, PW=Project Wild, PLT=Project Learning Tree
*If you wish to register for a upcoming training or host a private training, please contact Ashley Anderson at the contact information listed below.
Professional Development Trainings
Professional Development Trainings are available for early childhood and K-12 in the following topics:
- Project WILD
- Aquatic WILD
- Flying WILD
- Growing Up WILD
- WILD About Elk
Contact Information
To set up a professional development training in your area please contact:
Ashley Anderson
Project WILD State Coordinator
WVDNR – Wildlife Resources
324 Fourth Avenue, Room 300
South Charleston, WV 25303-1228
- Tel: (304) 558-2771
- ashley.n.anderson@wv.gov
For additional information on Project WILD, please visit www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild.