Learn how to teach upper elementary through middle-school-aged students about birds, their migration, and what people can do to help birds and their habitats. Flying WILD is a great way to incorporate environmental education into your existing lesson plan, regardless of the subject matter that is being taught. Flying WILD activities can be done indoors or outdoors, are flexible enough to fit almost the needs of almost any educator, and are comprehensive enough so that minimal preparation is required by the educator. Through hands-on activities and simulations, participants will get a chance to model different Flying WILD activities while also learning about local birds. All participants will receive their own Flying WILD guide.
Flying WILD is ideal for classroom teachers, environmental educators, park and nature center personnel, Scout, Campfire and 4-H leaders and others who work with young people.Childcare providers who complete the workshop may be eligible for up to 3 Core of Knowledge Hours in Curriculum.
SNOW DATE: January 3. Full refunds available when cancellations are made more than 7 days prior to the start of the class.
Meet Your Instructor: Kerry Wixted is a Maryland naturalist with over 15 years of experience studying the flora and fauna of Maryland. She worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and taught classes for Nature Forward’s Natural History Field Studies Program. Kerry holds a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management from Frostburg State University and a M.S. degree in Biology from West Virginia University.
Currently Kerry is the Amphibian & Reptile and Invasive Species Program Manager for the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. In this capacity, Kerry also serves as the state agencies coordinator for the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC).