WILD provides teacher training and curriculum materials about conservation and environmental education for youngsters in grades K-12. The project is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about wildlife and the natural world. In the face of competing pressures affecting the quality and sustainability of life on Earth, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to be responsible citizens of our planet. Through a national network of state coordinators and facilitators, Project WILD provides workshops for classroom teachers as well as people who work with youth in informal settings. All Project WILD workshops are offered at minimal cost to participants.
Ongoing support is offered through a national newsletter.
Project WILD materials can be used indoors or outdoors and include a mix of activities for independent exploration, cooperative learning, and full-group instruction. The two basic publications are the Project WILD K-12 Activity Guide and the Project WILD Aquatic Education Activity Guide. There also is a Spanish supplement for these two guides. Specialized publications give teachers advice on involving students in environmental action projects and preparing for habitat improvement projects on school grounds. Project WILD is also preparing a publication that correlates project activities to the national science standards.