The Schoolyard Wildlife Project is an environmental education program that can teach adult educators of K-12 students how to turn school grounds into an effective outdoors classroom. The Schoolyard Wildlife Project s resources help you incorporate Florida s natural history into your curricula to teach environmental awareness, problem-solving, basic biology and ecological principles. Schoolyard Ecosystems workshops teach educators about local ecosystems and how to involve their students in the creation, restoration or enhancement of native wildlife habitats on school grounds.
Participants receive the Schoolyard Ecosystems of Florida book.
The Schoolyard Wildlife Activity Guide and Schoolyard Ecosystems of Florida book can be received only by attending the workshop. The companion book to the activity guide, Handbook to Schoolyard Plants and Animals of North Central Florida, can be ordered through our office, if you choose not to attend a workshop. Please examine the following sample lesson from the curriculum. Please see our schedule for dates of upcoming workshops. The WILD Action Grant Program offers opportunities to fund campus projects that improve wildlife habitat.