Project WILD is one of the most widely used and recognized environmental education programs among educators kindergarten through 12th grade. It focuses on conservation, environmental challenges, and the importance of developing responsible citizenship. Recognizing the vital importance of helping young people and educators understand the natural world, Project WILD engages youth in exploring topics such as wildlife, habitats, aquatic ecology, civics, conservation, field investigations, and natural history.

The activities that are in Project WILD’s instructional materials are designed for use in both classroom and informal settings and support both national academic standards and the Alabama Course of Study for kindergarten through 12th grade. Available activity guides include the following:

• Project WILD K-12
• Aquatic WILD
• Science & Civics
• Proyecto WILD (Spanish)
• Flying WILD
• Growing Up WILD

In partnership with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System became Alabama’s coordinating organization for Project WILD in the fall of 2017. Alabama Extension offers educator and facilitator training for adults interested in using Project WILD materials. For more information, visit www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild or contact your county Extension office.