January 2026
Jan17Sat
Project WILD Educator Workshop
Boyce, VA
Join us for a Project WILD training session. We will practice and model activities from the K-12 curriculum and activity guide and share strategies for teaching in the schoolyard. Each participant receives a Project WILD book full of amazing activities. You must be a resident of Virginia to sign up for this event. To reserve your spot, we ask for a $20 fee (check payable to Blandy Experimental Farm), which is refundable upon arrival. Bring your lunch and be prepared to be outdoors at the State Arboretum!
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource's Wildlife Education Program is an outreach effort to promote wildlife education and conservation in schools through the Virginia Project WILD Program, the Virginia Naturally Schools Recognition Program, and others.
About the Location:
Blandy Experimental Farm is a 712-acre University of Virginia research facility. The purpose of Blandy is to increase the understanding of the natural environment through research and education. Blandy is also home to the State Arboretum of Virginia, which occupies the central 172 acres of Blandy. https://blandy.virginia.edu/
February 2026
Feb28Sat
Project WILD Educator Workshop
Norfolk, VA
Project WILD workshops equip formal and community educators with ideas, tools, and resources to share engaging, environmental education with K-12 students. Each participant will receive a copy of the Project WILD K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide. This workshop is free; pre-registration is required. You must be a resident of Virginia to sign up for this event.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource's Wildlife Education Program is an outreach effort to promote wildlife education and conservation in schools through the Virginia Project WILD Program, the Virginia Naturally Schools Recognition Program, and others.
About the Location:
This workshop will occur at the Virginia Zoo. Further details are available on the registration page.