professional development
Take your professional education career to the next level through one of our many Professional Development opportunities offered here at Center for Wildlife.
We are excited to now offer a variety of professional development training through both Project WILD and Growing Up WILD.
These workshops are great for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, scout leaders, nature center educators and more!
Project WILD
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education program for educators of kindergarten through 12th grade students that focuses on wildlife and natural resources. The program's goal is to help students develop knowledge, awareness, skills, and commitment to responsible actions and constructive behavior towards wildlife and the environment.
Growing Up WILD
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that encourages children to explore the natural world and wildlife through a variety of activities and experiences. The program is designed for educators of children ages 3–7 and is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, and the USDA's MyPlate guidelines. Activities include science, math, vocabulary, art, music and movement, health and safety, and nutrition.
2025 Professional Development Workshops
Project WILD Below Zero
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education program for educators of kindergarten through 12th grade students that focuses on wildlife and natural resources. The program's goal is to help students develop knowledge, awareness, skills, and commitment to responsible actions and constructive behavior towards wildlife and the environment.
Have you ever wondered where birds, insects, and other animals go when the snow flies? What keeps wood frogs from croaking in the winter? Or how do certain mammals move through the snow with such ease? Most Mainers live with snow and ice for at least three to four months of the year, yet many of us know surprisingly little about life in frozen environments. Join us for an interactive workshop as we explore and highlight a variety of environmental and outdoor education activities and curriculum-based lesson plans that will help you connect students with the natural world in all seasons!
Program Fee: $80/person
Location: Center for Wildlife. 375 Mountain Rd. Cape Neddick ME
At the conclusion of this training, you will go home with your own print copy of Project WILD!
February 17, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
February 24, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
November 23, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Registration Coming Soon!
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Project WILD
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Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education program for educators of kindergarten through 12th grade students that focuses on wildlife and natural resources. The program's goal is to help students develop knowledge, awareness, skills, and commitment to responsible actions and constructive behavior towards wildlife and the environment.
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This workshop will include group training and skill development for educators in formal school settings, homeschool educators, scout leaders, outdoor educators and more!
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Program Fee: $80/person
Location: Center for Wildlife. 375 Mountain Rd. Cape Neddick ME
At the conclusion of this training, you will go home with your own print copy of Project WILD!
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April 27, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
June 29, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
November 2, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Registration Coming Soon!
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Growing Up WILD
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Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that encourages children to explore the natural world and wildlife through a variety of activities and experiences. The program is designed for educators of children ages 3–7 and is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, and the USDA's MyPlate guidelines. Activities include science, math, vocabulary, art, music and movement, health and safety, and nutrition.
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Program Fee: $80/person
Location: Center for Wildlife. 375 Mountain Rd. Cape Neddick ME
At the conclusion of this training, you will go home with your own print copy of Growing Up WILD!
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April 6, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
June 29 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!
September 7, 2025 | 10AM-4PM Sign Up Here!