This page will be regularly updated with educator training opportunities and events throughout the state. A list of professional development opportunities and resources can be found on our educator resource page. Some workshops offer MSDE credit if combined with other workshops.

Would you like to request a Project WILD Terrestrial/Aquatic, Flying WILD, or Growing Up WILD workshop for your group or at your location? Email Sarah Witcher at sarah.witcher1@maryland.gov!

Upcoming In-Person Workshops:​

• ​​ Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop​
  
• Location: Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville MD
• Date: Friday, March 31, 9 am - 12 pm
• Registration link​ - participants will need to create a free activemontgomery account to register.


• ​ 2023 Green Eggs and Sand Workshop
• Location: The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, NJ
• Date: June 3-4, 2023
• Fee: $50, includes meals and workshop materials
• For more information including how to apply please view the following document.


• Growing UP Wild Workshop
• Location: University of MD Extension Office, Frederick, MD
• ​Date: 8/5/23, 9 am to 12 pm
• Fee: Free
• Registration info coming soon!

Archived Online Workshops:

• ​ 5 Million Trees, Please: Maryland's New 5 Million Trees Program Featuring Acting State Forester Anne Hairston-Strang
  
• Watch the video
• Presentation
• How to Build a Nature-lover Featuring the Maryland Master Naturalist Program and DNR's R3 efforts
  
• Watch the video
• Growing New Stewards Featuring Emily Beck, director of the Chesapeake Watershed Semester and the Gunston School’s Dean of Instruction and Innovation
  
• Watch the video