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Conservation, Outdoor and Environmental Education Resources

Basic Hunter Education Program

Washington State law requires all individuals born after 1 January 1972 to show proof of basic hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. There are no exceptions to the law. Classes are offered year-round and interested individuals are encouraged to enroll in classes as early as possible. Summer and fall classes fill up rapidly and there may not be available spaces for late...

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

The Becoming and Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is sponsored by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), and is aimed primarily at women 18 years and older. BOW seeks to provide introductory learning experiences in a variety of outdoor skills including hunting, fishing and general outdoor recreation. If you...

Bird Education Network (BEN)

At the heart of our bird conservation efforts is the goal of conserving and enhancing the environment for birds, wildlife in general, and for us, our children, and our grandchildren. Bird education programs that promote responsible, science-based action are highly desirable because:

  • Birds benefit when people take action to stem habitat loss and remove other barriers...

Camp Compass Academy

Camp Compass is a program which:

* Allows interaction between students and teachers beyond the classroom.
* Integrates adaptive Science, Math, Social Studies and English curriculum.
* Develops character and self esteem through student-centered learning.
* Reflects the Allentown School...

Citizen Science

From backyards and city streets to remote forests, anyone who counts birds can contribute to the Lab's research. Data from the projects linked below are used to monitor bird populations and outline conservation efforts.

What is citizen science?
It is a partnership between the public and professional scientists. People...

Conservation Field Trip Grants

This grant program distributes up to $700 to public, private, parochial or home-school educators interested in taking students on field trips related to fish, wildlife and natural habitats. This program promotes learning experiences which support science and other academic concepts being taught in the classroom. Field trips are not restricted to Conservation Department sites; however, field...

Deer Project


Cuba Rushford Central School Fisheries and Wildlife Technology Program teaches middle school students about math, science and computer technology through engagement with fish and wildlife research.

The Deer Project is the creation of the Cuba-Rushford Central School's Fisheries and Wildlife Technology Course headed by teacher...

Discover Nature - Schools

If you're a Missouri educator, you have a lot of people to please. The state requires your lessons to meet Grade Level Expectations (GLEs), and parents expect you to help their kids make good grades. The students themselves? They'd like to have a little fun while they're gaining the skills, values and knowledge they need to lead successful, happy lives.

We've developed a conservation...

Earth Force Quality Rubric

This rubric is designed to help educators analyze the extent to which their projects are meeting various elements of the above definition. The strong category is the standard of excellence, so no one should feel the need to go beyond strong. Such projects are usually facilitated by teachers who have done Earth Force at least once in the past.

The exemplary category describes those rare...

Education Resources

There is an abundance of opportunities for Missouri educators to make the conservation education connection. You can find the MDC staff person, resource, workshop or facility that will help your group achieve its learning goals.

Educator Workshops

If you're pursuing an education degree, have a strong professional interest in conservation or want to enrich your teaching, consider signing up for an educator workshop. Many Department workshops are done in conjunction with colleges or universities throughout the state and offer undergraduate or graduate credit hours. Workshops that are not for credit are free or require a small registration...

Elmer E. Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center For Education and Research


The 5,500 square foot Center houses the education, research, and demonstration programs that take place on the livestock ranch west of Dupuyer, Montana. The Center serves as a hub for the Boone and Crockett Club's Conservation Education Program.

The Center can sleep up to 30 guests (in five bedrooms) and two staff in a...

ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program

Enhance your teaching by including Illinois' natural resources in your lessons. The ENTICE program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) can show you how!

The ENTICE program provides natural resources training for educators through hands-on, interdisciplinary workshops led by natural resources professionals and other educators. ENTICE involves participants in...

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest competition is an annual educational program and art contest, focusing on wetland and waterfowl conservation. The contest is for K-12 Illinois students enrolled in public, private or home schools or private art studios. Entries must be postmarked by March 15th each year.

For complete details of this contest please visit

Florida Project Learning Tree

Hands-on, interdisciplinary activities are conducted by trained volunteer facilitators. Workshops are typically 6 hours in length. Activities from the materials are modeled. The workshop setting varies on location. There are a combination of indoor and outdoor activities presented.

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning, interdisciplinary, environmental education program...

Fostering a Sense of Wonder During the Early Childhood Years

Developed by Dr. Ruth Wilson, Department of Special Education, Bowling Green State University (Ohio), 1993, with funding from the Ohio Environmental Education Fund at Ohio EPA. Provides guidelines for developing high quality environmental education experiences for pre-schoolers, practical ideas on how to infuse environmental education into all aspects of early childhood curriculum, special...

From the Hood to the Woods

John Annoni is the CEO and Founder of the Camp Compass Academy and a 6th grade teacher. He recently received and honor from Outdoor Life Magazine heralding him as one of the top twenty-five men and women who are changing the face of hunting and fishing. John has been a public school teacher for twenty years and is a member...

Fun Online/Outdoor Challenge Aims To Get Children Outdoors

Check out The Coleman Company's nationwide 50 States in 50 Days Challenge, a nationwide challenge that aims to get kids outdoors and active. The program is based on Denver middle school teacher Mike Haugen's record-breaking adventure this past summer when he summited the highest peaks in all 50 states in 45 days.

Please visit

Green Cleaning in Schools

Events will take place statewide during the week of September 15-21, 2008 that will encourage Florida schools and citizens to find out about and use green cleaners.

Habitats for Learning: A Planning Guide for Using and Developing School Land Labs

Presents nuts and bolts of how to use, enhance and develop outdoor learning areas and land labs on or near school grounds. Includes sections on educational value of outdoor, hands-on learning, building a support system, developing and implementing a site plan, and site development. An accompanying motivational video is available to help parents, teachers and school officials understand the...

If it involves learning about conservation, environment, wild things and wild places, you'll find a place for it here.

  • Camps
  • Outdoor classrooms
  • Lesson plans
  • Natural science
  • Classroom speakers
  • Field trips
  • Workshops
  • Naturalists
  • Teacher training
  • Distance learning
  • Nature centers
  • Online games
  • Science projects
  • Conservation model
  • Outdoor skills
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Grants